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Buying a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500? Check these 22 recalls first

22 NHTSA recalls · 1 owner complaints on file

Ten recalls, matching the 2020 Sprinter set: loose fuel line clamps, leaking brake hoses and rear brake calipers, two power steering loss campaigns, two rollaway-after-Park entries, swivel seat wiring that can disable a side airbag, missing frame reinforcement fasteners and a driveshaft mount that can loosen. The complaint record is nearly empty — a single unverified owner report to NHTSA, filed under structure and equipment, with no crashes, fires or 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. Check that Park and the parking brake hold on an incline; confirm both rollaway recalls.
  3. Inspect for brake and power steering fluid leaks at hoses and calipers.
  4. Ask whether the frame fastener and driveshaft mount recalls were performed.
  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 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500

RecallAreaSeverity
Mercedes Sprinter vans: loose fuel line clamps can leakFuel System, Gasolinecritical
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans: Brake Hoses May Leak FluidService Brakes, Hydraulichigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can lose power steering suddenlySteeringhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rear brake calipers can leak fluidService Brakes, Hydraulichigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter may lose power steering from leaking hoseSteeringhigh
Mercedes Sprinter swivel seat wiring can disable side airbagElectrical Systemhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can roll away after shifting to ParkElectrical Systemhigh
Sprinter vans may roll away after shifting into ParkPower Trainhigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter frames may be missing reinforcement fastenersStructurehigh
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter driveshaft mount can loosenStructurehigh
Mercedes-Benz Metris and Sprinter emergency call sends wrong locationElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter backup camera image may be delayed or blockedBack Over Preventionmedium
Mercedes Sprinter Electric Sliding Door May Open in CrashLatches/locks/linkagesmedium
Mercedes Sprinter Brake Lights May Stay On ConstantlyService Brakes, Hydraulicmedium
Mercedes Sprinter dashboard display may be too brightElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans may have loose front door hinge screwsStructuremedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter screen may go black, hiding backup cameraElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter backup camera may not show imageBack Over Preventionmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter emergency call system may stop workingElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dashboard display may go completely blankElectrical Systemmedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter partition wall may be missing boltsStructuremedium
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dashboard display may stay too brightElectrical Systemmedium

What owners have reported to NHTSA

1 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 areaComplaintsRecall in this area?
Structure1Yes

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