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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Nov 1, 2019

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Communication1Nov 1, 2019
19V787000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Nov 1, 2019Latest campaign
Nov 1, 201919V787000

Communication

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags267000
Latches/locks/linkages133000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Latches/locks/linkages

    “The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to close securely after entering the vehicle.”

    Filed 11/07/2023 · ODI 11554051
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes benz g63. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The front passenger side malfunction service required light illuminated.”

    Filed 06/06/2016 · ODI 10872834
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owned a 2016 mercedes benz g63. The contact stated that the front passenger side malfunction service required air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently.”

    Filed 06/06/2016 · ODI 10872839

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The most recent, 19V787000 (reported November 1, 2019), concerns communication. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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