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Buying a used 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2018 Sprinter 3500 has 10 recalls involving door access, window glass, inactive airbags, skipped inspections, power steering hose leaks, hood retention, spare-tire labels, and loss of stability control in campers. The camper campaign warrants an applicability check, while label corrections address operating information. NHTSA lists 9 unverified owner complaints, including 3 service brake, 2 vehicle speed control, 1 fuel system, and 1 diesel category entry. Records list 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Verify camper stability-control recall applicability and completion.
- Confirm door, glass, airbag, and inspection campaign repairs.
- Request brake service records and inspect power-steering hoses.
- 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Right-Side Door Won't Open | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Rear Side Windows Are Wrong Glass | Visibility | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans May Have Inactive Airbags | AIR Bags | high |
| Mercedes Sprinter and Metris Vans Skipped Final Inspection | Unknown OR Other | high |
| Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter Power Steering Hoses May Leak | Steering | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 campers may lose stability control | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| Some Sprinter and Metris vans skipped final safety check | Unknown OR Other | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hood May Open While Driving | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have wrong spare tire speed label | Equipment | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Missing Spare Tire Speed Label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
9 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Stability Control | 1 | Yes |