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2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 189 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 12V380000 2012-08-06 189 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz g550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2022-07-01

“The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz g550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2022-07-01

“While driving in the rain the front windshield wipers stopped moving. On a texas freeway I-35 there was no visibility going 55 miles per hour in rush hour traffic. Repeatedly turning wiper control on and off, the wipers would not move.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2015-05-31
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.