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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
13
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Sep 9, 2024

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system5Feb 17, 2023
23V09700022V36500021V05800019V82000018V761000
Latches/locks/linkages3Sep 9, 2024
24V65900021V35300020V247000
Fuel system, gasoline2Dec 13, 2021
21V96100021V564000
Power train1Feb 14, 2020
20V090000
Engine and engine cooling1Jan 27, 2020
20V048000
Seat belts1Nov 1, 2019
19V788000

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
2Fixable over the air
Sep 9, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 9, 202424V659000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors lock

The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V659000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Risk
The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed under
Amg G63, G 550
Campaign
NHTSA 24V659000 · Sep 9, 2024
Feb 17, 202323V097000

Electrical system: wiring

A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V097000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Risk
A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030005.
Filed under
Amg G63, G550
Campaign
NHTSA 23V097000 · Feb 17, 2023
May 20, 202222V365000

Electrical system: software

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders…

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 22V365000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Filed under
Amg G63, G 550
Campaign
NHTSA 22V365000 · May 20, 2022
Dec 13, 202121V961000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V961000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Filed under
Amg G63, G 550
Campaign
NHTSA 21V961000 · Dec 13, 2021
Jul 23, 202121V564000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V564000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Filed under
G550
Campaign
NHTSA 21V564000 · Jul 23, 2021
May 14, 202121V353000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V353000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Risk
The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2021060007 and 2021060014.
Filed under
Amg G63, G 550
Campaign
NHTSA 21V353000 · May 14, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg G63, G 550, G550, G63. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility/wiper233000
Electrical system233000
Electronic stability control (ESC)233000
Latches/locks/linkages117000
Suspension117000
Power train117000
Service brakes117000

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 driver-side door latch on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 is malfunctioning. The door fails to securely close or stay latched, even when shut firmly.”

    Filed 07/24/2025 · ODI 11675959
  • Visibility/wiper

    “Windshield cracked on its own with no motive”

    Filed 10/09/2023 · ODI 11548993
  • Visibility/wiper

    “This is the second windshield that has cracked from a very minor FOD. Most times if a windshield gets a rock chip it's small repairable damage.”

    Filed 11/01/2022 · ODI 11491803

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The most recent, 24V659000 (reported September 9, 2024), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 5 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (3), fuel system, gasoline (2), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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