Defect Summary: 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.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Fuel System, accounting for 3 reports (75% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 4l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 14 to 16 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class belongs to the 2nd generation (W463 2nd Gen) G-Class platform spanning model years 2019–2026.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Fuel System (3 / 75%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 14–16 MPG (2 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G550 | 4L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
| AMG G63 | 4L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 13 MPG | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | — | $5,450 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class problems & component breakdown (2 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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