NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Mercedes Benz G 550 Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Mercedes Benz G 550 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Mercedes Benz G 550. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "G550".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz G 550. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
NHTSA #19V787000 · Communication · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 2019 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 24,226 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2019120008 · Owners notified December 23, 2019 · Vehicles built January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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
Safety consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Cruise Control may not Disengage
NHTSA #17V713000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control · NHTSA notice
Reported November 14, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 8,043 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2017110012 · Owners notified December 6, 2017 · Vehicles built May 20, 2015 – October 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Torque on Steering Coupling
NHTSA #17V250000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported April 11, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 10,832 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2017060004 · Owners notified June 30, 2017 · Vehicles built July 25, 2012 – August 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Door Opening Cable may Fail/FMVSS 206
NHTSA #17V178000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported March 14, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 28, 2017 · Vehicles built June 2, 2016 – June 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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