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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2016 to 2024, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 4 model years (2016–2024) the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has 48 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2019 with 38; the cleanest is 2016 with 1.

Model years
4

2016–2024

Total recalls
48
Worst year
2019

38 recalls

Cleanest year
2016

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150038
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15007
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001

What gets recalled most on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS4
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS4
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL3
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
  • STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS2
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH2
  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.