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15 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because the wiring for the heating and air conditioning blower motor may not be adequate. This can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The front axle was fitted with brake discs of the wrong size. The discs are the parts the brake pads squeeze to slow the van down, so the wrong size can change how well the brakes work. A dealer will replace the brake discs at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed in December 2021.
On Sprinter vans built with the camper upfit option, the electronic stability control software was not updated to account for the vehicle's higher center of gravity. As a result, the stability system may not respond as intended in certain driving situations.
Some Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans have a hydraulic power steering return line hose that may come loose and detach. If this happens, hydraulic fluid can leak out of the steering system. Losing this fluid can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling one Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The vehicle identification number shown on the dashboard, on the certification label, and on the vehicle body are not the same. Because of that mismatch, the van does not meet the federal certification rule. That number is how a vehicle is identified, so the owner may not receive information about open safety recalls. A dealer will replace the number on the dashboard and on the certification label, free of charge.
These Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans may have been delivered with an owner's manual, both the printed book and the digital version in the vehicle, that is inaccurate, incomplete, or both. The manual is what tells you how the van's features work and gives other safety information, so some of what it says about operating the vehicle may be wrong or missing. A dealer will hand over an updated printed manual and update the software for the digital one.
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles from the 907 (VS30) platform may have an open port on the fuel delivery module, also called the fuel pump. This open port may allow fuel to leak out onto the road. Dealers will check for an additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto it as needed to fix the problem.
Some Sprinter vans may be missing extra chassis stabilization that their cargo capacity requires. Without this added stabilization, the vehicle does not meet the federal safety standard for electronic stability control systems. If the van is driven without this stabilization in place, the way the vehicle handles on the road could be affected. This chassis issue affects the vehicle's structure and its ability to meet electronic stability control requirements as intended.
Some Sprinter vans may have the wrong leaf spring shims installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs. Because of this, the vehicle may not meet the federal safety standard for electronic stability control, and the way the van handles on the road could be affected. This is a rear suspension issue involving how the axle and springs are fitted together.
In vans with swivel seats, the wiring for the front seats may have been installed incorrectly. This wiring can get pinched and damaged inside the seat's swivel frame. If the wiring is damaged, the side airbag built into the seat may go off when it isn't supposed to, or it may fail to go off during a crash when it is needed.
On these Sprinter vans, the Operator's Manual may give incorrect information about how the automatic parking function, called Auto-P, actually works. Dealers will provide owners with the correct description of how Auto-P operates for the manual.
On these Sprinter vans, part of the fender liner near the front wheel can rub against a brake hose. Over time, that rubbing can wear through the hose and let brake fluid leak out. Brake fluid is what lets the brakes work properly, so losing it can make the vehicle take longer to stop than it normally would. Dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replace them if needed, and modify the fender liner so the rubbing does not happen again.
Certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have lashing rails on the side walls that are used to secure cargo. These rails may not have been installed correctly, which could cause them to come loose and detach from the wall. If the rails detach while the van is loaded, cargo being carried inside could become unsecured while the vehicle is being driven.
On certain Sprinter VS30 vans equipped with LED rear fog lights, the lights may not turn on even when the rear fog light switch is switched on.
On some Sprinter vans, the shaft that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear can come loose and disconnect without warning. If that happens while driving, the driver could suddenly lose the ability to steer the vehicle.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering the 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30). 10 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Blower Wiring May Overheat" (NHTSA campaign 23V100000), reported Feb 17, 2023.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) has the most, with 14 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 3. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Steering Shaft Can Disconnect (19V070000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: