2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Body / structure (1), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
08/21/2023 · Body / structure
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 mechanic, who informed him that the rust would continue to expan…
07/07/2016 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
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.
12/26/2012 · Fuel system
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN TWO OF THE EXACT, SAME CAR! THEY ARE BOTH LEAKING GAS INFREQUENTLY. IT LOOKS TO BE COMING FROM A CLAMP. WE HAVE VIDEO OF THE LEAK. HERE IS THE LINK ON YOUTUBE. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GPAT_2VWBG0&FEATURE=SHARE&LIST=UUO-ALBYM_IEOURBXAWFK4LW I WILL FILE AN ADDITIONAL COMPLAINT FOR THE OTHER VIN. ALOHA. *TR
12/26/2012 · Fuel system
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN TWO G55'S PURCHASED ON THE SAME DAY. THEY BOTH STARTED LEAKING FUEL INFREQUENTLY WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE FUEL DROPPING TO THE GROUND AND SMELL THE GAS. I FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE OTHER VIN AS WELL. THAT COMPLAINT NUMBER IS 10490150. THE LINK TO THE YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWING THE LEAK IS IN THE TEXT OF T…