Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 55 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2015–2024).

Complaints
27
Recalls
55
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Sprinter 150011002—
2023 Sprinter 150020006Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Sprinter 150010007Wheels & Tires
2021 Sprinter 1500910017Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Sprinter 1500501022Electrical System
2019 Sprinter 1500610038Steering
2018 Sprinter 150020007Engine
2017 Sprinter 150000001—
2016 Sprinter 150010001Engine
2015 Sprinter 150000001—

Most common Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2020
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls

  • Recall 25V135000Feb 28, 202588 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V930000Dec 13, 2024697 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V517000Jul 9, 20241,232 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V225000Mar 24, 202499 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V166000Mar 1, 2024828 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V874000Dec 21, 20239 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Reduced vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the propeller shaft may damage the fuel tank during a crash, causing a leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V876000Dec 21, 2023387 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V875000Dec 21, 20233,739 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 23V849000Dec 15, 202333 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V806000Dec 1, 2023131 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V444000Jun 26, 202320,500 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V204000Mar 24, 20236,857 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V101000Feb 17, 2023350 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 22V796000Oct 21, 2022124,305 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V360000May 20, 202219,937 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V281000Apr 27, 202212,086 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V131000Mar 8, 20222,153 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V073000Feb 9, 20222,564 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V972000Dec 15, 202148,400 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V934000Dec 1, 202130 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V933000Dec 1, 202198 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V779000Oct 6, 202138 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V513000Jul 7, 20211,514 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V411000Jun 2, 202133,437 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V410000Jun 2, 20214,078 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology