2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Oct 28, 2020Crash risk2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
20V663000 · 48K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jan 8, 2019Fire risk2015–2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
19V003000 · 71K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jan 8, 2019Fire risk2014–2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2014–2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2014–2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
19V004000 · 88K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 15, 2018Crash risk2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles, equipped with folding seats (sales code S20). The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.
18V113000 · 17 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 8, 2017Fire risk2014–2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2014–2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2016–2017 RAM Promaster — Equipment
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V786000 · 550 units · Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
- Oct 16, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
17V650000 · 2 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Sep 22, 2017Fire risk2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Power Train
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.
17V592000 · 109 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jun 5, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.
17V364000 · 1K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 7, 2017Fire risk2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Power Train
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.
17V149000 · 892 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 10, 2017Crash risk2013–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2013–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
17V093000 · 15K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Nov 28, 2016Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Seat Belts
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
16V853000 · 28 units · Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
- Sep 15, 2016Crash risk2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
16V670000 · 271 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- May 24, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
16V351000 · 3 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 29, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
16V261000 · 55 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 18, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
16V093000 · 2K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC