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2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other G 550 years?

G 550 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted11 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
G 550 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V254000Electrical SystemApril 17, 2025 · 6,247 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050002.

2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 — common questions

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.