Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls and problems
55 recalls and 29 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
55
Complaints
29
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sprinter 1500 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Sprinter 1500 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Sprinter 1500 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Sprinter 1500 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Sprinter 1500 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Sprinter 1500 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Sprinter 1500 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 |
All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-135 | Feb 28, 2025 | 2024 | Parking Brake | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 24V-930 | Dec 13, 2024 | 2019–2022 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 24V-517 | Jul 9, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Suspension | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 24V-225 | Mar 24, 2024 | 2023 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 24V-166 | Mar 1, 2024 | 2023 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-876 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2019–2023 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-875 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-874 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2020 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-849 | Dec 15, 2023 | 2023 | Suspension | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-806 | Dec 1, 2023 | 2021–2023 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-444 | Jun 26, 2023 | 2021–2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. |
| 23V-204 | Mar 24, 2023 | 2019–2022 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-101 | Feb 17, 2023 | 2022 | Electrical System, Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. |
| 22V-796 | Oct 21, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Power Train | Daimler 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-360 | May 20, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 22V-281 | Apr 27, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Back Over Prevention | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 22V-131 | Mar 8, 2022 | 2021 | Suspension | Daimler Vans USA, LLC. |
| 22V-073 | Feb 9, 2022 | 2021 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-972 | Dec 15, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-933 | Dec 1, 2021 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-934 | Dec 1, 2021 | 2021 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-779 | Oct 6, 2021 | 2021 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-513 | Jul 7, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Daimler 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-410 | Jun 2, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Air Bags, Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. |
| 21V-411 | Jun 2, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-359 | May 17, 2021 | 2020 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-241 | Apr 6, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-235 | Apr 5, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-152 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-153 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. |
| 21V-077 | Feb 17, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Daimler 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. |
| 21V-055 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-802 | Dec 21, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. |
| 20V-756 | Dec 8, 2020 | 2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-663 | Oct 28, 2020 | 2015–2020 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-631 | Oct 14, 2020 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-595 | Sep 29, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. |
| 20V-180 | Mar 26, 2020 | 2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-181 | Mar 25, 2020 | 2019 | Structure, Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-156 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-155 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-157 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2019 | Tires | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. |
| 20V-110 | Feb 25, 2020 | 2019 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-109 | Feb 25, 2020 | 2019 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-078 | Feb 12, 2020 | 2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-079 | Feb 12, 2020 | 2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-908 | Dec 19, 2019 | 2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-798 | Nov 7, 2019 | 2019 | Fuel System, Diesel | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. |
| 19V-800 | Nov 6, 2019 | 2019 | Seats | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. |
| 19V-716 | Oct 8, 2019 | 2019 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-693 | Oct 2, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Unknown or Other | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. |
| 19V-695 | Oct 2, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-665 | Sep 18, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-591 | Aug 12, 2019 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Vans USA, LLC. |
| 19V-507 | Jul 2, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Visibility | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has the most reports (9). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 55 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model years 2015–2024.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems?
Owners report unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, engine problems most often.