How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 have?

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,552 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10V366000 2010-08-05 3,552 affected

Defect

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE…

Consequence

THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2010 OR EARLY JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was driving on highway about 50mph when vehicle suddenly would not shift gears and would not accelerate; only the engine increased rpms. I tried to manually shift gears and number on the instrument changes but the transmission would not respond. I was able to coast over the the shoulder placed…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-10-08

“I was driving on highway about 50mph when vehicle suddenly would not shift gears and would not accelerate; only the engine increased rpms. I tried to manually shift gears and number on the instrument changes but the transmission would not respond. I was able to coast over the the shoulder placed…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-10-08

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.