NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES-BENZ G550.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 100.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 1 | 100.0% | 0.80 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2019-11-01. Systems: COMMUNICATION.
Defect: 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Consequence: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
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 recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-14. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 this recall is 2017110012.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-04-11. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-03-14. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door (excerpt)
Consequence: If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury. (excerpt)
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 customer service at 1-800-367-6372. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
90 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 |
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| ENGINE | 11 |
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| STRUCTURE | 9 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 8 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 5 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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11038186
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. Cause Although the cause of the vibra
11036607
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Complaint Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. Cause The parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. Remedy Complaint must be consistently reproducible and can occur multiple times a key cycle without obvious cause. NOTE: The parking syste
11036142
Date: 2026-08-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics. Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached diagnostic guide.
11036229
Date: 2026-08-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause Unknown (under investigation) Remedy If oil leaks are found at left or right cylinder head cover area please collect the following information and open TIPS case. 1. Collect photos of the leak 2
11036101
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. a ? If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary
11036190
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search 3.IP Radio 4.Send2Car 5.Speech Detection Service 6.Navigation 7.iHeartRadio 8.Traffic Cams Cause MB Apps is sundowned for al
11035234
Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Complaint Check Engine Light ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and/or stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to this complaint. Cause Root cause varies Remedy Prior to performing any repairs for this complaint: With a
11035219
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, STRUCTURE.
Complaint Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. Cause The parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. Remedy Complaint must be consistently reproducible and can occur multiple times a key cycle without obvious cause. NOTE: The parking syste
11035005
Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
11035118
Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, STRUCTURE.
Complaint Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. Cause The parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. Remedy Complaint must be consistently reproducible and can occur multiple times a key cycle without obvious cause. NOTE: The parking syste