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Mercedes-Benz G55 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Mercedes-Benz G55 (2002–2010). The most-complained-about year is 2002.

3
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
2002
year with most recalls
2002
year with most complaints

Pick your Mercedes-Benz G55 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 Mercedes-Benz G5510
2009 Mercedes-Benz G5510
2008 Mercedes-Benz G5510
2007 Mercedes-Benz G5511
2006 Mercedes-Benz G5510
2005 Mercedes-Benz G5521
2004 Mercedes-Benz G5520
2002 Mercedes-Benz G5522

What Mercedes-Benz G55 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 2002 model year has the most, with 2.

All Mercedes-Benz G55 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz G55, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Structure

    NHTSA 12V380000 Reported 189 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.

    Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2002

  2. Turn signal (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 10V366000 Reported 3,552 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 g-class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn signal protection that, while permissible, may impact…

    Remedy: Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with grills. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin at the end of december 2010 or early january 2011.…

    Model years: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V378000 Reported 487 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel return hose between fuel tank and return line can be permeated with fuel. This situation results from the expansion and contraction of the hose under pressure causing microcracks in the hose material.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all fuel return hoses with the appropriate hoses free of charge. The recall began on september 27, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2004, 2005

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.