2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G550

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 34 TSBs

19V787000 Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 1-80... Read more
24,226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V250000 Apr 11, 2017
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 co... Read more
10,832 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G550

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (4-Wheel Drive) 12.0 15.0 13.0 Premium $6,300

CO2 Emissions: 680.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G550

34 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
NCU - 24240304 Mar 12, 2024
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
NCU - 24240304 Mar 12, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
CL-ELWExhaustVal Mar 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Why the warranty extension? On certain Model Year 2011-2016 CL/CLS/S/E/ML/SL/G/GL/GLE-Class vehicles with V8 engines, the exhaust valve assembly might not work properly and result in an engine misfire and potential illumination of the ch
LI54.10-P-071499 Mar 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt bat
LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
LI8270P071024 Aug 27, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names
LI3225P069660 Aug 3, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
When driving over speed limiters, speed bumps or rough roads;knocking noises may be heard from the rear area of the vehicle.
Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
LI82.85-P-071453 Jul 31, 2020
340000 COMMUNICATION
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.85-P-071453 Jul 31, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI82.10-P-070740 Mar 27, 2020
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
G facelift: Complaints regarding headlamp (ILS)
SC-2018110008 Apr 18, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Update restraint system control unit software
LI54 65-P-066765 Oct 25, 2017
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI54 65-P-066765 Oct 25, 2017
264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI54 65-P-066765 Oct 25, 2017
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI8285P0647651 Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
LI8285P0581859 Aug 16, 2016
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
"Anti-theft protection activated".
LI54.30-P-063675 May 2, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Instrument cluster: No display in instrument cluster
LI82.25-P-060303 Mar 24, 2015
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Front turn signal inoperative
LI54.30-P-061128 Mar 23, 2015
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Message in instrument cluster "Malfunction, Service Required"
LI46.25-P-059240 Jul 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Vehicle runs off to the right on flat roads when driving straight ahead.
LI46.25-P-058633 Mar 6, 2014
010000 STEERING
Vibrations at the steering wheel or steering system has excessive resistance
LI49.20-P-056353 Feb 25, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
LI49.20-P-056353 Feb 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
LI14.20-P-052079 Feb 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
LI8270P056963 Aug 21, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
LI8285P055695 Aug 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
LI8285P053927 Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".
LI82.95-P-056655 Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI7720P056351 May 13, 2013
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Sunroof leaks.

MERCEDES-BENZ G550 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ G550 across all model years (2009–2018).

19 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ G550 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 1 0 View
2017 3 0 View
2016 4 1 View
2015 (current) 2 0
2014 3 1 View
2013 2 3 View
2011 1 3 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 2 1 View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GLA 250 1,219 416 View
GLC 300 1,143 568 View
GLE 350 1,116 311 View
C 300 1,074 360 View
AMG GLS63 963 12 View
AMG C43 944 74 View
CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View