2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls and problems

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 10 G 550 model years — 4th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
79,280median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Structure

Aug 6, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V380000 · 189 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.

Risk: In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

Remedy & notes

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2011 vs. other Mercedes-Benz G 550 years

2009: 1 complaints20092011: 2 complaints20112013: 5 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172019: 5 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202021: 7 complaints202172022: 2 complaints20222

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550, the latest from Aug 6, 2012 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1), visibility (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.