Model year guide

2015 Mercedes-benz G 550

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined13 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 recalls 2

Communication NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 · manufacturer #2019120008 · 01/11/2019

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

Fix: 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-…

Steering NHTSA Campaign #17V250000 · manufacturer #2017060004 · 11/04/2017

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may conta…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 vehicles on record

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2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-benz G 550. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 get?

The 2015 Mercedes-benz G 550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 15 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.