2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Nov 1, 2019Crash risk2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S and 71 other models — Communication
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
19V787000 · 24K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Nov 14, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 — Forward Collision Avoidance
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.
17V713000 · 8K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Apr 11, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 — Steering
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.
17V250000 · 11K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Mar 14, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 — Latches/locks/linkages
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."
17V178000 · 26 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.