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Mercedes-Benz Stability Control Recalls: Sprinter Camper and G-Class Problems
Sprinter campers account for two distinct stability-control problems in these notices. The February 2021 recall covers certain 2012-2018 Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles, whose ESC unit may become disabled. The May 2021 recall concerns certain 2019 Sprinters with the camper upfit option: their ESP software was not updated for a higher center of gravity and may not respond as intended. The remaining notice concerns certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles displaying an incorrect warning light during an ESP failure. The recurring concern is compromised stability-system operation, with a separate warning-display problem in the G-Class.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2025050002, the April 2025 G-Class recall: an incorrect warning light may appear during an ESP system failure.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The February 3, 2021 recall concerning ESC disablement in Sprinter 3500 campers does not tell owners to stop driving. The May 17, 2021 recall concerning ESP software in 2019 Sprinters with the camper upfit option also does not tell owners to stop driving. The April 17, 2025 recall concerning an incorrect ESP warning light in G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles likewise does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
For NC3DREZAHA, dealers replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor. For VS3HOLAPLI, dealers update the software in affected 2019 Sprinter campers. For 2025050002, dealers update the ESP control unit software in affected G-Class vehicles. Each notice states that its remedy is free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electronic stability control (esc) problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electronic stability control (esc) for the Mercedes-Benz models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electronic stability control (esc) complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Stability Warning Light May Be Wrong | medium |
| May 17, 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Camper Stability Control Software Issue | high |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 campers may lose stability control | high |
Common questions
Which Sprinter campers are covered by these stability-control notices?
NC3DREZAHA covers certain 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. VS3HOLAPLI covers certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters equipped with the camper upfit option. The notices describe different defects and different remedies for those vehicles.
Does the G-Class recall concern stability control or its warning light?
The April 2025 notice concerns an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure in certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The notice says that display could fail to communicate critical safety information.
Will my Sprinter camper need a sensor replacement or software update?
The remedy depends on the applicable recall. NC3DREZAHA specifies a more robust rear-wheel speed sensor for affected Sprinter 3500 campers. VS3HOLAPLI specifies a software update for affected 2019 Sprinters with the camper upfit option. Both remedies are free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.