2024 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
4 recalls — 12 complaints — 11 TSBs
25V725000
Oct 24, 2025
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The right longitudinal frame member may not be reinforced properly, decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Consequence
Third-row seats with inadequate strength may fail to protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RASCHW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall ... Read more
25V609000
Sep 12, 2025
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may not be reinforced properly.
Consequence
Frame members with inadequate strength may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VVS3LAENGST. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recal... Read more
25V135000
Feb 28, 2025
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and ... Read more
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.
24V517000
Jul 9, 2024
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
Consequence
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
Vehicle: 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 148,000 The vehicle is experiencing a serious safety-related defect where the starter motor remains engaged even after the engine is turned off. This results in the starter continuing to run and stay powered, which can cause severe mechanica... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
Complaint Description I am filing this complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a safety issue with my new Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. I purchased this vehicle brand new from Mercedes Benz Manhattan. From the first day of ownership, I began experiencing multiple s... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
Complaint Description I am filing this complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a safety issue with my new Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. I purchased this vehicle brand new from Mercedes Benz Manhattan. From the first day of ownership, I began experiencing multiple s... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
Complaint Description I am filing this complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a safety issue with my new Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. I purchased this vehicle brand new from Mercedes Benz Manhattan. From the first day of ownership, I began experiencing multiple s... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 18, 2025
Incident date: Oct 17, 2025
Yes the wind assist in my opinion is more dangerous than dealing with the wind itself. No safe!
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Oct 12, 2025
The van has a cross wind assist mode. When it activates it aggressively activates only one front wheel brake so dramatically that the van dives down and swerves out of the lane into the adjacent lane. The front wheel happened to be on wet pavement and it was chattering from braking so hard and not g... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Oct 12, 2025
The van has a cross wind assist mode. When it activates it aggressively activates only one front wheel brake so dramatically that the van dives down and swerves out of the lane into the adjacent lane. The front wheel happened to be on wet pavement and it was chattering from braking so hard and not g... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 11, 2025
Incident date: Feb 26, 2025
Our 2024 Sprinter Van, manufactured in 2023, with less than 10,000 miles caught fire in the engine compart shortly after my wife picking me up at the airport.
Fire
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
May 5, 2025
Incident date: Mar 29, 2025
The driver and passenger side mirror glass on 2024 Sprinter 144" Awd Passenger Van shakes violently while driving at any speed over 50mph. This creates a safety issue where it is nearly impossible to judge the type and speed of vehicle that is in your side mirror view. The Mercedes Benz dealership h... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 30, 2024
Incident date: Mar 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle revved but failed to respond. The contact was able to pull to the side of th... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jul 30, 2024
Incident date: Mar 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle revved but failed to respond. The contact was able to pull to the side of th... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 24, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2024
The drive shaft to front differential (part # A9070410-09-00) in MY23 and MY24 Sprinter AWD has structural flaw in the sense that: (1) it is so short that the shaft can easily fall off during normal road conditions. (2) the clip and O-ring to secure the A9070410-09-00 is not strong enough to handle... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
LI46.35-N-076604
Jul 13, 2023
010000 STEERING
Various concerns in relation to electric power steering including Rattling/humming noise from electric power steering when steering fully turned (see video recordings 01 and 02).
LI49.20-N-075995
Mar 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlueA? warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in AdBlueA? (SCR) control unit have been processed and rectified; however fault code P13DF00 remains active and stored i
LI49.20-N-075995
Mar 8, 2023
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlueA? warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in AdBlueA? (SCR) control unit have been processed and rectified; however fault code P13DF00 remains active and stored i
LI72.10-N-075789
Mar 1, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Complaint Noise in front door from window regulator when driving. Cause Loosened nut of window lifter leads to screw connection at bottom of door breaking the mounting point in the door (see attached picture). Remedy Glue in repair pa
LI72.10-N-075789
Mar 1, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Complaint Noise in front door from window regulator when driving. Cause Loosened nut of window lifter leads to screw connection at bottom of door breaking the mounting point in the door (see attached picture). Remedy Glue in repair pa
LI03.10-N-075843
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Complaint Engine runs irregularly and it shakes. Indicator lamp lights up. Information: Fault codes for injectors and/or combustion misfires may be stored in the CDI control unit: a?? On engine 642 cylinder 6 is affected. a?? On engine
LI14.30-N-075882
Feb 3, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Complaint Check engine warning light active. Fault code P300CA8 or P300CA9 "Hot film mass air flow sensor malfunction" is present in engine control unit. Cause a) In the case of fault P300CA8: a?? Due to incorrectly installed component
LI83.10-N-071291
Dec 11, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Complaint Various customer concerns of Climate Control system operating inadequately. Cause Stepper motor linkage in the heater case may cause a mechanical fault during actuation during unfavorable environmental conditions. NOTE: If th
LI83.10-N-071291
Dec 11, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Complaint Various customer concerns of Climate Control system operating inadequately. Cause Stepper motor linkage in the heater case may cause a mechanical fault during actuation during unfavorable environmental conditions. NOTE: If th
LI54.71-N-075673
Dec 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint Distronic and/or Active Brake Assist inoperative after driving for an extended period Cause Blindness detection of the radar sensor. When driving for extended periods in areas with few or no objects for the radar sensor to det
NCU-VS3TU72EST
Nov 17, 2022
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
(SC)Replace Front Door Check
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 across all model years (2007–2025).
340
Total Recalls
565
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
25
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2024 (current) | 4 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 26 | View |
| 2022 | 18 | 54 | View |
| 2021 | 68 | 76 | View |
| 2020 | 74 | 131 | View |
| 2019 | 100 | 94 | View |
| 2018 | 10 | 22 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 15 | View |
| 2016 | 16 | 41 | View |
| 2015 | 12 | 9 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 18 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 17 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 20 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | View |