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2017 Mercedes Benz G 550 Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Mercedes Benz G 550 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 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 2017 Mercedes Benz G 550. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services

NHTSA #21V058000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported February 5, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,292,258 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 2021020025 · Owners notified March 12, 2021

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

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.

Brake Booster May Not Provide Power Assist

NHTSA #17V817000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 432 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 2018020010 · Owners notified March 16, 2018 · Vehicles built April 3, 2017 – May 31, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.

Safety consequence

Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Mercedes Benz G 550. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Mercedes Benz G 550.

Other Mercedes Benz G 550 model years

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