Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls
NHTSA's records list 54 safety recalls covering the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2015-2024. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 28, 2025.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 2
- Parking Brake May Fail/FMVSS 105
Component: parking brake. 88 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Spring U-Bolts
Component: suspension. 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 6
- Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Spring U-Bolts
Component: suspension. 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Secured 12-Volt Ground Connection
Component: electrical system. 99 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Short Circuit from Incorrectly Routed Wiring
Component: electrical system. 828 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control from Unsecured Strut Bolt
Component: suspension. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May Detach
Component: structure. 131 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 6
- Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 697 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May Detach
Component: structure. 131 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 350 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 16
- Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 697 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
Component: structure. 3,739 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May Detach
Component: structure. 131 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 19,937 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 12,086 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Torsion Bar Assembled Incorrectly
Component: suspension. 2,153 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect GVWR on Tire and Loading Label/FMVSS 120
Component: equipment. 2,564 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bolt Fasteners on Rear Step Not Properly Tightened
Component: structure. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fender Liner May Damage Brake Hose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 98 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Starter-Generator Wiring Harness May Short
Component: electrical system. 38 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 1,514 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- MBUX System Software Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 33,437 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 4,078 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 22
- Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 697 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
Component: structure. 3,739 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Crossmember Connection May Loosen
Component: structure. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 19,937 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 12,086 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement
Component: electrical system. 48,400 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- MBUX System Software Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 33,437 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 4,078 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Door Hinge Screws Not Tightened Properly
Component: structure. 2,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hoses May Detach
Component: steering. 4,444 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 1,285 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Lock for Electric Sliding Door/FMVSS 226
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 56 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal Bolt Could Come Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 56,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 198 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: electrical system. 84,345 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Caliper May Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 9,094 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Damaged Brake Hose may Result in a Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 463 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 4,010 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 38
- Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 697 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Partition Wall May Detach
Component: structure. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
Component: structure. 3,739 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Component: electrical system. 6,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Component: power train. 124,305 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 19,937 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 12,086 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement
Component: electrical system. 48,400 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- MBUX System Software Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 33,437 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 4,078 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hoses May Detach
Component: steering. 4,444 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 1,285 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Lock for Electric Sliding Door/FMVSS 226
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 56 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal Bolt Could Come Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 56,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 198 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: electrical system. 84,345 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Caliper May Leak
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 9,094 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Operator's Manual Inaccurate and/or Incomplete
Component: equipment. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 4,010 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Information in Operator's Manual
Component: equipment. 52,127 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fender Liner may Damage Brake Line
Component: service brakes, air. 48,791 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tires May be Improperly Installed
Component: tires. 65 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
Component: equipment. 332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Spare Tire Label
Component: equipment. 289 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Steering Column Casing Cover
Component: steering. 25 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Connection at Steering Spindle
Component: steering. 8,595 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Exhaust may Leak From Exhaust Flange Connection
Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,385 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Possible Exhaust Leak May cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,424 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lashing Rails May Detach
Component: equipment. 183 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bayonet Lock May be Open, Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 4,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Weld May Cause Seat Cushion to Shift
Component: seats. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improper Abutting Wedge Installation
Component: structure. 153 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Airbag System may be Deactivated
Component: air bags. 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Final Quality Check Was Not Performed
Component: unknown or other. 19 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hood may Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 5,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Taillights May Dim or Switch Off
Component: exterior lighting. 8,243 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed
Component: visibility. 1,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 7
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
Component: equipment. 332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Spare Tire Label
Component: equipment. 289 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Airbag System may be Deactivated
Component: air bags. 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Final Quality Check Was Not Performed
Component: unknown or other. 19 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hood may Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 5,626 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed
Component: visibility. 1,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 1
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 1
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 recalls 1
- Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Component: steering. 47,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
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