Mercedes-Benz · G-Class · 2020
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has 5 recalls and 2 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 26, 2026
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Remedy Status
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
On this vehicle the oil pump-oil control valve has malfunctioned. The vehicle has 54000 miles on it and the repair costs $8500. The part is only $300 but the transmission must be removed to repair the vehicle. The safety of people is not compromised by the part. The malfunction has been confirmed by the dealer. The malfunction has been reported to mercedes, the warranty company also. The check engine light came on and notified us there was a problem.
I HAVE A BRAND-NEW VEHICLE THAT WENT INTO A SERIOUS SAFETY RECALL IN FEBRUARY. SINCE BEING NOTIFIED IN EARLY MARCH, THE MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO SUGGEST THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO REMEDY THE SITUATION (NO PARTS AVAILABLE), AND IT IS NOW MAY. WHAT IS MORE CONCERNING IS I AM BEING TOLD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF DEFECT (AS IF I AM AN EXPERT). MBUSA KEEPS REFERRING ME BACK TO THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY THEY ARE 'HONORING'. UNFORTUNATELY, I DO NOT CARE WHAT IS OUTLINED IN 100 PAGES OF A LEGALLY WRITTEN WARRANTY DOCUMENT. IT IS IMPLIED WHEN A PERSON PURCHASES A NEW VEHICLE, THAT IT WILL NOT GO INTO A MAJOR SAFETY RECALL FOR TWO MONTHS. WHAT I CAN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IS HOW MBUSA IS COMFORTABLE TELLING ME TO CONTINUE TO KEEP DRIVING A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE, KNOWING I HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD IN THE BACKSEAT. SHOULD I ASSUME THE RECALL IS NOT THAT SERIOUS? MBUSA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND DO THE RIGHT THING. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has 5 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 2 owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class are engine (1 reports), unknown or other (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 5 recalls on record for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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