NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Safety Record
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has no federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA did not evaluate this model year, so it carries no Safety Index score and no star ratings for any crash category. The vehicle's record is clean otherwise: zero open recalls are on file, and owners have filed only six total complaints with NHTSA. None of these complaints involved crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While the low complaint and recall figures are notable, the lack of crash-test data means no assessment of structural or occupant-protection performance is possible from this record.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class enters our review period with no federal crash-test ratings on record. No recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. Six owner complaints have been registered with NHTSA, distributed across six different components. None of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The most recent complaint was filed in mid-2025. While two of these complaints relate to the Electronic Stability Control system, which NHTSA considers safety-critical, this small number does not establish a clear pattern of concern.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no affected components to name, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year's recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Six owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 G-Class, covering Visibility and Wipers (2 alleged), Electrical System (2 alleged), Electronic Stability Control (2 alleged), Latches, Locks, and Linkages (1 alleged), Suspension (1 alleged), and Power Train (1 alleged). All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Any shopper considering a used 2019 G-Class should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm that no open recall remedy is outstanding on that individual unit.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score on file for the 2019 G-Class, so federal star ratings for this specific model year do not exist and cannot be referenced.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 model year, meaning no manufacturer-acknowledged safety defect has been formally registered with NHTSA for this vehicle.
- Two of the six reported complaints allege issues with Electronic Stability Control, a system NHTSA classifies as safety-critical, though two unverified reports do not constitute a confirmed defect or pattern.
- Running the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov is the only way to verify that no open recall remedy is outstanding on a particular 2019 G-Class unit, since recall status can vary by individual vehicle.
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.