2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Steering (2) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Communication 2019-11-01 · campaign 19V787000 · 24,226 vehicles
Defect: 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 visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Steering 2017-04-11 · campaign 17V250000 · 10,832 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (80)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Electrical System 2026-08-12 · LI54.65-P-080132 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint 1. general diagnostic tips 2. one or more park sensor activations 3. red ring around vehicle 4. "active parking and parking assist inoperative" on instrument cluster 5. cameras 6. other park topics. cause various root causes remedy see attached diagnostic guide.
Electrical System 2026-08-06 · LI82.85-P-079087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint a popup is seen on the hu with the message "data connection temporarily not available". potentially affected functionalities in ntg4.5, ntg5 1.weather 2.local search 3.ip radio 4.send2car 5.speech detection service 6.navigation 7.iheartradio 8.traffic cams cause mb apps is sundowned for al
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-07-21 · LI54.70-P-080191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. cause the parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. remedy complaint must be consistently reproducible and can occur multiple times a key cycle without obvious cause. note: the parking syste
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What owners report
2026-10-29 · Suspension · 🔥 fire“my suspension light came on while i was driving and my truch caught fire.…”
2026-09-25 · Suspension · 🔥 fire“i was driving on xxx in [xxx] on my way home from picking up my son from [xxx], when i noticed smoke coming from the dash while my suspension light came on. the right side of my car went down. a large amount of smoke started filling the car. i immediately tried to pull over, and as the car slowed, i told my son to get out of the truck and run far a…”
2023-04-19 · Structure:body“on february 8, 2023, i was driving the vehicle when the driver's side front door swung open while i was driving. the door would not close - the locking mechanism in the driver's front door completely failed and would not engage the door latch. my safety was put at extreme risk - the door flew open as i was taking a turn and i was forced to try to…”
2022-05-12 · Steering · 62,275 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz g550. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started drifting to the right. the contact attempted to turn left and the steering wheel failed to operate as designed. the vehicle then struck the curb. the service eps warning light was illuminated. there was no injury sustained. the veh…”
2022-05-09 · Steering · 66,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz g550. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was a grinding sound coming from the steering column. the contact stated that the steering wheel was not responding while turning to the left or the right. the contact pulled over and after a short stop resumed driving. the contact stated that the eps malfunc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.