Recall 26V099000: 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 117
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
The risk
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3EAVASOU. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V099000
- Manufacturer campaign
- V3EAVASOU
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 27, 2026
- Components
- Back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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