2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. 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
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- 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (4), Engine (3), Fuel system (2), Airbags (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
10/03/2026 · Fuel system
The vehicle has fuel smell coming thru cabin vents. Opening the hood the vehicle also has strong fuel smell in engine bay. The hose supplying the fuel rails is cracked and damaged and does not have any heat sheild to prevent the hose from deteriorating.
10/01/2026 · Electrical system
Front Door harness rubs and frays causing the wires to short out. The front windows and door locks work intermittently. SRS failure lights up on dash.
06/05/2024 · Electrical system
Shortly after purchasing a new Mercedes Benz 2021 G550 on [XXX], the SUV started having electrical problems. During early 2022 the vehicle shut off while at a red light and would not restart until a few minutes later. No warning light or error message was seen and when taken to the dealership they could not find anything wrong. Several months later the vehi…
01/17/2024 · Brakes
The brakes locked up in the vehicle and computer system nearly causing deadly accident.
08/27/2023 · Suspension · crash · fire
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09/21/2022 · Electrical system
Driving 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-550 for approximately 8min. Preceding East on a 3 lane South Florida Highway no more than 40 mph. Gas tank 75% full with V-Power From Shell. (filled-3 days prior). Proceeded from the middle lane to the right lane in-order to make a sharp right handed turn onto up coming Shopping Center, that was two lights away. I had turned on…
06/16/2021 · Electrical system
While pulling away from a red light, the vehicle jolted a small amount, then it shut down, only providing power to the dashboard, which produced an array of safety warnings. Power steering and throttle were completely dead leaving me powerless in traffic. I pulled to the shoulder of the road, placed the vehicle in park (as it seems that the failure put th…