How do I know if my Mercedes-benz G550 has a recall?

To know if your Mercedes-benz G550 has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Mercedes-benz G550 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Mercedes-benz G550 has an open recall?

If your Mercedes-benz G550 is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Mercedes-benz G550 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Mercedes-benz G550 are taken care of by Mercedes-benz at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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10 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-168 · OEM 2022040003

Control Module Software Update Creates Multiple Driving And Electrical Concerns

22 Potential Units Affected

Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 and 7 others

NHTSA 21V-058 · OEM 2021020025

Emergency Call System Transmits Incorrect Location In An Emergency

1,292,258 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2019 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG and 116 others

NHTSA 19V-787 · OEM 2019120008

Improper Time And Date From Emergency Call System

24,226 Potential Units Affected

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 78 others

NHTSA 17V-817 · OEM 2018020010

Power Braking Assist Fails

432 Potential Units Affected

Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550

NHTSA 17V-713 · OEM 2017110012

Engine Fails To Reduce Power With Distronic Plus Engaged

8,043 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2017 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG and 2 others

NHTSA 17V-250 · OEM 2017060004

Steering Failure

10,832 Potential Units Affected

The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 and 3 others

NHTSA 17V-178

Doors Do Not Open From The Inside If The Door Becomes Difficult To Release

26 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550

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Recall FAQs

If your Mercedes-benz G550 is affected by a new safety recall, Mercedes-benz will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Mercedes-benz G550 has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Mercedes-benz G550 for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Mercedes-benz G550 is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Mercedes-benz G550 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Mercedes-benz G550 for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Mercedes-benz G550 will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Mercedes-benz G550 by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Mercedes-benz G550 that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Mercedes-benz G550, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Mercedes-benz G550 VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Mercedes-Benz G550 Recalls

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There are 10 recalls that may affect your Mercedes-Benz G550.

Check your Mercedes-Benz G550 for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Mercedes-Benz dealership near you.