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Buying a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500? Check these 38 recalls first

38 NHTSA recalls · 8 owner complaints on file

The 2019 Sprinter 1500 has 38 recalls spanning fire risks, fuel leaks, steering, brakes, airbags, seat attachment, parking engagement, structural fasteners, cameras, and emergency calls. EGR pipe, exhaust flange, and fuel-line clamp campaigns stand out alongside movement after shifting into Park. Labels, manuals, and display brightness also appear. NHTSA lists 8 unverified owner complaints, including 3 steering and 3 unknown or other reports, plus 1 structure and 1 airbag report. Records include 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

Before you buy

  1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
  2. Request EGR-pipe, exhaust-flange, and fuel-system recall repair records.
  3. Verify parking-pawl, steering, and brake recall completion.
  4. Confirm airbag, seat-weld, frame-fastener, and partition-wall campaign status.
  5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500

RecallAreaSeverity
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter EGR Pipe Fire RiskEngine And Engine Coolingcritical
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Exhaust Flange Fire RiskEngine And Engine Coolingcritical
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Fuel Line Clamps May LoosenFuel System, Gasolinecritical
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Rear Side Windows Are Wrong GlassVisibilityhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans May Have Inactive AirbagsAIR Bagshigh
Mercedes Sprinter and Metris Vans Skipped Final InspectionUnknown OR Otherhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Front Seat Weld Can BreakSeatshigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans May Leak Diesel FuelFuel System, Dieselhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Steering Bearing Screws May LoosenSteeringhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Missing Steering Column CoverSteeringhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Winter Tires May Be Installed WrongTireshigh
Sprinter Van Brake Hose Can Wear ThroughService Brakes, AIRhigh
Sprinter Owner's Manual Wrong About Auto-ParkingEquipmenthigh
Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter Power Steering Hoses May LeakSteeringhigh
Mercedes Sprinter Rear Brake Calipers May Leak FluidService Brakes, Hydraulichigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Steering Hoses May Leak FluidSteeringhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Multimedia Screen and Camera FailureElectrical Systemhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seat wiring may disable side airbagElectrical Systemhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter may move after being shifted into ParkElectrical Systemhigh
Mercedes Sprinter Vans: Emergency Call System May FailElectrical Systemhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Parking Pawl May Fail To EngagePower Trainhigh
Mercedes Sprinter Frame May Be Missing FastenersStructurehigh
Mercedes Sprinter Partition Wall May DetachStructurehigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Instrument Cluster Too BrightElectrical Systemhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Taillights May Dim or Turn OffExterior Lightingmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hood May Open While DrivingLatches/locks/linkagesmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Door Wedge Installed IncorrectlyStructuremedium
Sprinter cargo tie-down rails may detachEquipmentmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have wrong spare tire speed labelEquipmentmedium
Mercedes-Benz vans may send wrong location in emergency callElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rearview camera image delayed or blockedBack Over Preventionmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter sliding door may open too far in crashLatches/locks/linkagesmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brake pedal part may loosen, lights stay onService Brakes, Hydraulicmedium
Sprinter Vans Rearview Camera May Not DisplayBack Over Preventionmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Instrument Cluster May Go BlankElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Missing Spare Tire Speed LabelEquipmentlow
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owner's manual may be inaccurate or incompleteEquipmentlow
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Instrument Display Too BrightElectrical Systemlow

What owners have reported to NHTSA

8 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Problem areaComplaintsRecall in this area?
Steering3Yes
Structure1Yes
AIR Bags1Yes
Electrical System1Yes
Stability Control1None found
Power Train1Yes

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

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