2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,624,397 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 24V659000 2024-09-09 134 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

Consequence

The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V097000 2023-02-17 26,116 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Consequence

A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030005.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V365000 2022-05-20 242,722 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error…

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21V961000 2021-12-13 139 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21V564000 2021-07-23 3 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 21V353000 2021-05-14 17,800 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

Consequence

The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V058000 2021-02-05 1,292,258 affected
Defect

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…

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.

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.

EQUIPMENT 20V247000 2020-05-01 6,659 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 and G63 vehicles. The embossed lock symbol for the child safety lock on the rear doors may indicate the incorrect lock status of the child safety lock.

Consequence

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a label on the rear doors with the correct operating direction, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050034.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 20V090000 2020-02-14 6,300 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical resistor within the differential locking module may malfunction, interrupting communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator, possibly resulting in the deactivation of…

Consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070005.

STRUCTURE 19V820000 2019-11-18 2,427 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. The front door wiring harnesses may have been improperly routed causing damage to the individual wires during opening and closing of the front doors.

Consequence

The damage to certain wires can impact safety features such as the side impact restraint system, the automatic unlocking of the door in the event of a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call. These scenarios increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, modify, or replace the front door wiring harness in the event damage has occurred, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020021.

SEAT BELTS 19V788000 2019-11-01 29,720 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550…

Consequence

The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V761000 2018-10-29 119 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63…

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The driver-side door latch on my 2019 mercedes-benz g550 is malfunctioning. The door fails to securely close or stay latched, even when shut firmly. This poses a serious safety hazard while driving, as the door may open unexpectedly during motion or remain partially ajar. I have not been involved…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · reported 2025-07-03

“Windshield cracked on its own with no motive”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2023-09-07

“Lock differential error message. Mercedes benz attempted to fix twice but it’s still reporting the error.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2021-07-31

“My 2019 g550 has been to mercedes dealers twice for a "front/rear differential lock system malfunction" error appearing on the display screen. Along with this it shows the abs and esp are be inactive. Each time at a mercedes dealer they replace parts and say it is fixed. It is not fixed. This week…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2020-05-04

“My 2019 g550 has been to mercedes dealers twice for a "front/rear differential lock system malfunction" error appearing on the display screen. Along with this it shows the abs and esp are be inactive. Each time at a mercedes dealer they replace parts and say it is fixed. It is not fixed. This week…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-05-04

“My 2019 g550 has been to mercedes dealers twice for a "front/rear differential lock system malfunction" error appearing on the display screen. Along with this it shows the abs and esp are be inactive. Each time at a mercedes dealer they replace parts and say it is fixed. It is not fixed. This week…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-05-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 mercedes-benz g550. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v090000 (power train, service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 mercedes-benz g550. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v090000 (power train, service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2019-12-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.