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Mercedes-Benz Gasoline Fuel System Recalls: Leaks and Drive-Power Loss
Fuel leakage and fuel-pump shutdown are the recurring problems in these notices. Certain 2019-2020 Sprinters have fuel-line clamps that may loosen, while certain 2017-2022 Metris vehicles have potentially insecure upper and lower fuel-hose connections to the engine. A separate notice concerns an open fuel-pump module port on certain 2019 Sprinter VS30 vehicles, which may leak fuel onto the roadway. Two passenger-vehicle notices describe fuel pumps shutting down and causing loss of drive power: the June 2023 notice lists certain 2021-2023 vehicle families, and the December 2023 notice lists certain 2021-2024 families. C-Class, E-Class, GLC, and G-Class appear in both lists.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2023070012, the June 2023 fuel-pump recall: fuel-pump shutdown may cause loss of drive power.
- December 21, 2023 fuel-pump recall: fuel-pump shutdown may cause loss of drive power while driving.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these gasoline fuel-system notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The September 2020 Sprinter fuel-line clamp notice and the March 2022 Metris fuel-hose connection notice do not tell owners to stop driving. The August 2020 Sprinter notice concerning an open fuel-pump module port also does not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2023 fuel-pump shutdown notice and the December 2023 fuel-pump shutdown notice likewise do not tell owners to stop driving their affected vehicles.
What the free repair involves
For the Sprinter clamp recall, dealers check connections and tighten or replace components as needed. For Metris, dealers inspect and repair connections, replacing clamps and fuel hose as necessary. For the Sprinter open-port recall, dealers check for an additional nozzle and install a closure as needed. Both shutdown recalls specify fuel-pump replacement. These remedies are free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | Mercedes-Benz Fuel Pump May Shut Down | medium |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Mercedes-AMG fuel pump may shut down, causing power loss | high |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Mercedes Metris Fuel Hose Connection May Leak | critical |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Fuel Line Clamps May Loosen | critical |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Fuel Pump May Leak Fuel | high |
Common questions
Which fuel recalls describe a loss of drive power?
The June 26, 2023 and December 21, 2023 notices describe fuel-pump shutdown causing loss of drive power. Their stated vehicle-family ranges are 2021-2023 and 2021-2024, respectively, with specific vehicle details deferred to MBUSA's recall reports.
What repair does the Metris fuel-hose recall require?
VS2KRAUCH covers certain 2017-2022 Metris vehicles with potentially insecure upper and lower fuel-hose connections to the engine. Dealers inspect and repair those connections and replace clamps and fuel hose as necessary. The notice states that the remedy is free.
Do the Sprinter fuel-leak notices specify the same repair?
The September 2020 clamp notice specifies checking connections and tightening or replacing components as needed. The August 2020 open-port notice specifies checking for an additional fuel-pump nozzle and installing a closure as needed. Each notice states its remedy is free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.