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Mercedes-Benz · NHTSA safety record

2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

12

Complaints

0

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have filed 12 safety complaints with NHTSA between March 2024 and June 2026. The most complained-about system is the brakes, named in 3 of them (25%). The typical failure was reported at 5,000 miles, the median across the 1 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

NHTSA has issued 4 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (4)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

25V725000 · October 24, 2025

The defect
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.
The risk
Third-row seats with inadequate strength may fail to protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 31, 2025.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · up to 366 vehicles across all model years covered

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

25V609000 · September 12, 2025

The defect
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.
The risk
Frame members with inadequate strength may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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 recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 19, 2025.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · up to 4 vehicles across all model years covered

PARKING BRAKE

25V135000 · February 28, 2025

The defect
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 Electric Brake Systems."
The risk
Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · up to 88 vehicles across all model years covered

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

24V517000 · July 9, 2024

The defect
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.
The risk
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · up to 1,232 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 12.

SERVICE BRAKES 3 25%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 25%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 17%
POWER TRAIN 2 17%
SEAT BELTS 2 17%
ENGINE 1 8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 8%
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 8%
VISIBILITY 1 8%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2026 at 6.

2024 2026
2024 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

fire

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.

NHTSA complaint 11666356. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SEAT BELTS
My vehicle was inspected and it was found that the seatbelt B-pillar anchor bolt was stripped at the factory. This problem seems widespread online.

NHTSA complaint 11746883. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Second alternator has gone bad twice. Went to Van conversions in Utah and had system completely replaced

NHTSA complaint 11744858. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SEAT BELTS
I removed the drive side seat belt bolt in order to remove the pillar it is mounted to and found the bolt extremely hard to turn and ultimately somewhat stripped upon removal. The bolt remains defiant in re-installation procedure. The passenger side was removed without stripping but did attempt to cross-thread itself upon re-installation which was remedied by simple hand threading. Safety put at risk in that these seat belt bolts and their installation process may not restrain passengers in an accident. Not confirmed by dealer or service center - pictures should be self evident. The component hasn't been inspected by any party - I'm just going to buy a new bolt and re-tap the hole it was

NHTSA complaint 11734858, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES
2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 experienced unusually rapid brake, tire, and battery wear at low mileage. Front brakes required replacement at approximately 29,000 miles. Rear brakes were already worn low by approximately 37,000 miles. Rear tires required replacement by approximately 37,000 miles. Vehicle battery also failed and required replacement before approximately 37,000 miles. Vehicle had earlier emissions/sensor related repairs as well. This creates safety concerns because premature brake wear can reduce stopping ability and increase stopping distance. Premature tire wear can reduce traction, especially in rain, and increase risk of tire failure or blowout. Unexpected battery

NHTSA complaint 11733239, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 mechanical damage, overheating, and presents a potential fire risk. The starter has already been replaced, but the issue persists, indicating the problem is within the vehicle’s electrical control system (such as wiring harness, relay, or control module). Additionally, I was informed that this same vehicle had a prior wire harness-related issue in 2024 under the previous owner, suggesting a recurring or

NHTSA complaint 11725922, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
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 serious problems with the van. The main issue is that exhaust smoke and/or crankcase gases enter the cabin while driving. In addition, the vehicle experiences strong vibrations and the transmission frequently kicks or shifts abruptly. On several occasions this issue has caused the engine to stall while driving. (Traffic light stop) These problems create a potentially dangerous situation and make

NHTSA complaint 11724480, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2023 17 7
2022 39 7
2021 45 18
2020 80 22
2019 67 42
2018 14 9
2017 13 7
2016 28 15
2015 23 14
2014 38 6
2013 21 3
2012 8 2
2011 14 4
2010 14 6

Other 2024 Mercedes-Benz models

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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