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2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Communication

    NHTSA 19V787000 Reported 24,226 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

    Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…

  2. Adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance) and cruise control (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 17V713000 Reported 8,043 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for…

  3. Steering

    NHTSA 17V250000 Reported 10,832 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners…

  4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 17V178000 Reported 26 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to close securely after entering the vehicle. The contact tied a cable around the front driver's”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 7, 2023 · Latches/locks/linkages

Compare Mercedes-Benz G550 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz G550 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Mercedes-Benz G55021
2010 Mercedes-Benz G55010
2011 Mercedes-Benz G55012
2013 Mercedes-Benz G55024
2014 Mercedes-Benz G55031
2015 Mercedes-Benz G55020
2016 Mercedes-Benz G55041
2017 Mercedes-Benz G55030
2018 Mercedes-Benz G55010

Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550

How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V178000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.