This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550.
13 mpg combined
18.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering coupling that may not have been tightened properly, allowing it to wear and potentially causing a complete loss of steering control.
A separate recall covers vehicles that may have received incorrect software during a prior service visit. Depending on which control unit was affected, this can result in loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or failure of the stability and traction control systems, any of which raises the risk of a crash. The third recall involves the emergency call system, where a software fault can cause the system to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location when a crash triggers an emergency call, which may delay first responders from reaching the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Control units may have incorrect software configuration from service repairs, potentially causing loss of engine power, dimmed exterior lights, or disabled stability and traction control.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the control unit software to the correct configuration at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering coupling may not have been tightened enough during manufacturing, causing the steering connection to wear over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering coupling at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
