2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls

3 safety recalls, 4 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
4Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall list

Visibility recall

23V-100
February 17, 2023 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
Safety risk
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 8297010.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-854
November 3, 2021 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.
Safety risk
The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE.

Air Bags recall

20V-322
June 3, 2020 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), 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.
Safety risk
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSIK.

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owner complaints

4 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Structure1
Equipment1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Back Over Prevention1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

July 10, 2023StructureEquipment

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago View built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V695000 (Structure, Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

September 20, 2022Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlBack Over Prevention

When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction (forward or reverse). This seems to happen intermittently. When I mute the bumper sensor’s warning by tapping a button, then the throttle responds as expected. This is a known problem on the 2019+ VS30 Mercedes Sprinters, which affects all vans; it is not isolated to my specific van. This presents a safety issue, when the driver expects the vehicle to move but it does not. For instance, when rolling in

November 23, 2021Forward Collision Avoidance

Active brake assist inoperable and cruise control is not available when this occurs

June 25, 2021Electrical System

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. After the purchase of the vehicle, the contact was informed that he was unable to take possession of the vehicle because of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V055000 (Electrical System) and that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and initially informed him that the recall update would be available in mid-June however, the contact was recently informed that the update was still unavailable and there was no estimated date for the availability for the update. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The most recent, filed February 17, 2023, concerns the visibility.

What are the most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter problems?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is structure (1 reports), followed by equipment.

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.