Model year
2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name G-Class for 2011. Under the matched name G550, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for G550 are STRUCTURE:BODY (1), STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS (1), VISIBILITY/WIPER (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 12–13 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,300–$6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 4 complaints
- 2003 7 complaints
- 2004 0 complaints
- 2005 3 complaints
- 2006 0 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 2 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2011. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| G550 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for G550
12V380000 · Aug 6, 2012
STRUCTURE
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the…
Complaints for G550
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for G550
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G550 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| G55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 13 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.