2015 Mercedes-Benz G550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G550 years
- Not enough data 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G550 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2015 Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls (2)
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Communication
Problem: 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
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Mercedes-Benz G550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 G550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 G550 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 G550 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 G550 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 G550 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 G550 | 5 | 12 |
| 2018 G550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 G550 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 G550 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 G550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 G550 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 G550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 G550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 G550 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G550?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G550?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G550 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.