Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019–2020).

Complaints
8
Recalls
15
Model years
2
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

4201942020
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 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 (VS30) model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Sprinter (VS30)40003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Sprinter (VS30)411014Body & Structure

Most common Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) recalls

  • Recall 23V100000Feb 17, 202352,993 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V854000Nov 3, 20211 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V360000May 17, 2021168 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The ESP may not respond as intended during certain driving scenarios, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V241000Apr 6, 20214,444 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V237000Apr 5, 20211 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The consumer may not receive information about open safety-recall campaigns, increasing the risk of injury, a crash, or fire.

  • Recall 20V756000Dec 8, 20209 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V453000Aug 4, 202046 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V427000Jul 27, 20204 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the vehicle is operated without the additional stabilization, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V426000Jul 27, 202026 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V322000Jun 3, 202011,013 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 20V180000Mar 26, 202052,127 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V181000Mar 25, 202048,791 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V908000Dec 19, 2019183 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V121000Feb 22, 20191,197 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The lack of functioning rear fog lamps prevents the enhanced visibility of the vehicle to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V070000Jan 31, 20194,358 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2019

    Risk: The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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