2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recalls
22 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 13, 2024Crash risk2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
24V930000 · 697 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2023Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
23V875000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2023Fire risk2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reducing vehicle control.
23V874000 · 9 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2023Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
23V876000 · 387 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 24, 2023Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
23V204000 · 7K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Oct 21, 2022Crash risk2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Power Train
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
22V796000 · 124K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 6 other models — Communication
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
22V360000 · 20K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Back Over Prevention
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V281000 · 12K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 15, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.
21V972000 · 48K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
21V410000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V411000 · 33K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- May 17, 2021Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The screws for the front door hinges may not have been tightened properly.
21V359000 · 2K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 6, 2021Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30), 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 7 other models — Steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
21V241000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
21V235000 · 1K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 10, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model — Latches/locks/linkages
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
21V153000 · 56 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 10, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
21V152000 · 57K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 17, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Back Over Prevention
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V077000 · 198 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2016–2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 2 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
21V055000 · 84K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.
20V802000 · 9K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- 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
- Oct 14, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
20V631000 · 463 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Sep 29, 2020Fire risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
20V595000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC