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Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recalls and problems

71 recalls and 49 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
71
Complaints
49
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1

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Freightliner Sprinter 2500 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Sprinter 2500110000
2021 Sprinter 25001200000
2020 Sprinter 25001770000
2019 Sprinter 25003641000
2018 Sprinter 2500720000
2017 Sprinter 2500500000
2016 Sprinter 2500910000
2015 Sprinter 2500820000
2014 Sprinter 2500440000
2013 Sprinter 2500421020
2012 Sprinter 2500220000
2011 Sprinter 2500410000
2010 Sprinter 2500540000
2009 Sprinter 2500420000
2008 Sprinter 2500550000
2007 Sprinter 2500500000
2006 Sprinter 2500330000
2005 Sprinter 2500330000
2004 Sprinter 2500300000
2003 Sprinter 2500560100
2002 Sprinter 2500400000
2001 Sprinter 2500200000

Most reported Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

Problem areaReports
Engine9
Air Bags9
Electrical System7
Unknown or Other5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
Structure3
Exterior Lighting2

All Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
23V-876Dec 21, 20232019–2021StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
23V-875Dec 21, 20232019–2021StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
23V-874Dec 21, 20232020StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
23V-806Dec 1, 20232021StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
23V-444Jun 26, 20232021Fuel System, GasolineDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles.
23V-204Mar 24, 20232019–2021Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
22V-796Oct 21, 20222019–2022Power TrainDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.
22V-360May 20, 20222019–2021Communication, Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
22V-281Apr 27, 20222019–2021Back Over PreventionDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
21V-972Dec 15, 20212019–2020Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
21V-933Dec 1, 20212021Service Brakes, Hydraulic, StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
21V-513Jul 7, 20212021Seat BeltsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies.
21V-410Jun 2, 20212019–2021Air Bags, Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.
21V-411Jun 2, 20212019–2021Back Over Prevention, Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
21V-241Apr 6, 20212019–2020SteeringDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
21V-235Apr 5, 20212019–2020Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
21V-152Mar 10, 20212019–2020Service Brakes, HydraulicDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
21V-077Feb 17, 20212019–2020Back Over PreventionDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera.
20V-802Dec 21, 20202019–2020Service Brakes, HydraulicDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes.
20V-756Dec 8, 20202019EquipmentDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles.
20V-663Oct 28, 20202015–2020SteeringDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
20V-595Sep 29, 20202019–2020Fuel System, GasolineDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters.
20V-180Mar 26, 20202019EquipmentDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
20V-181Mar 25, 20202019Structure, Service Brakes, AirDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
20V-156Mar 18, 20202018–2019EquipmentDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
20V-155Mar 18, 20202018–2019EquipmentDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
20V-157Mar 18, 20202019TiresDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires.
20V-110Feb 25, 20202019SteeringDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
20V-109Feb 25, 20202019SteeringDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
20V-078Feb 12, 20202019Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
20V-079Feb 12, 20202019Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
19V-908Dec 19, 20192019EquipmentDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
19V-798Nov 7, 20192019Fuel System, DieselDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems.
19V-800Nov 6, 20192019SeatsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles.
19V-716Oct 8, 20192019StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
19V-695Oct 2, 20192018–2019Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
19V-665Sep 18, 20192018–2019Latches/Locks/LinkagesDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.
19V-591Aug 12, 20192019Exterior LightingDaimler Vans USA, LLC.
19V-507Jul 2, 20192018–2019VisibilityDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles.
19V-309Apr 18, 20192019Exterior LightingDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Platform 907) vehicles equipped with high-beam assist.
19V-284Apr 9, 20192019Exterior LightingDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights.
19V-238Mar 26, 20192015SeatsVantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats.
19V-003Jan 8, 20192015–2017Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
19V-004Jan 8, 20192014–2017Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
18V-743Oct 24, 20182018Latches/Locks/LinkagesDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
18V-288May 3, 20182017StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
18V-032Jan 9, 20182013Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
17V-742Nov 21, 20172017TiresDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans.
17V-480Jul 28, 20172012Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
17V-479Jul 28, 20172010–2011Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
17V-478Jul 28, 20172007–2009Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
17V-272Apr 21, 20172013–2014Electrical SystemDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.
17V-149Mar 7, 20172016Power TrainDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
17V-093Feb 10, 20172013–2016Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans.
16V-833Nov 17, 20162003–2006Electrical System, Service Brakes, HydraulicDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006.
16V-670Sep 15, 20162016Seat BeltsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016.
16V-351May 24, 20162015–2016StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500…
16V-261Apr 29, 20162015–2016StructureDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015.
16V-093Feb 18, 20162015–2016EquipmentDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015.
16V-077Feb 10, 20162007–2014Air BagsDaimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles…
11V-410Aug 9, 20112002–2003Engine and Engine CoolingMercedes-benz USA (Mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles.
11V-210Mar 30, 20112008–2011Seat BeltsMercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment.
10V-642Dec 21, 20102010–2011EquipmentSprinter is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 freightliner 2500 sprinter and mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles equipped with an emergency exit window.
10V-294Jun 29, 20102009–2010Fuel System, GasolineSprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name.
09V-418Oct 29, 20092002–2003Engine and Engine CoolingSprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles.
08V-347Jul 29, 20082008SuspensionSprinter is recalling 246 my 2008 dodge or freightliner 2500 trucks.
08V-339Jul 24, 20082001–2006SteeringSprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
08V-109Mar 11, 20082007–2008StructureChrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height.
07V-594Dec 21, 20072007Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor.
07V-325Jul 26, 20072007Fuel System, GasolineOn certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly.
07V-299Jul 13, 20072001–2006Interior LightingOn certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Freightliner Sprinter 2500?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has the most reports (7). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 71 safety recalls covering Freightliner Sprinter 2500 model years 2001–2022.

What are the most common Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems?

Owners report engine, air bags, electrical system problems most often.