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2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris: Problems, Recalls and MPG

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NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris, most recently filed July 2022. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 14campaigns 2 fuel system · 2 electrical · 2 steering Source: NHTSA Complaints 29filed Owner reports, 2015–2023 shown Source: NHTSA ODI
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Recalls (14)

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V482000 Filed Jul 7, 2022

Incorrect Tire Load Weight Capacity/FMVSS 110

Tires
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.
27.2% repairedof 24,359 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V134000 Filed Mar 8, 2022

Fuel Hose Leak in Engine Compartment

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
67.9% repairedof 42,132 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V134000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V099000 Filed Feb 22, 2022

Defective Memory Chip May Freeze Rearview Image

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.
Consequence
A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
49.6% repairedof 17,093 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V099000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V066000 Filed Feb 8, 2022

Brake Fluid Reservoir Mounted Incorrectly

Service brakes, hydraulic · fluid
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.
Consequence
A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.
71.5% repairedof 28,743 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V066000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V055000 Filed Feb 5, 2021

Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.
97.3% repairedof 84,345 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V715000 Filed Oct 8, 2019

Backup Battery Opening Exposed

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.
Consequence
If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.
53.6% repairedof 15,160 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V290000 Filed Apr 10, 2019

Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion

Steering
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.
29.1% repairedof 9,471 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V837000 Filed Nov 29, 2018

Fuel Hose may Leak in Engine Compartment

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
74.4% repairedof 12,383 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V837000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V497000 Filed Jul 29, 2018

Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.
Consequence
If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
100% repairedof 6 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V335000 Filed May 22, 2018

Transmission Support Mounting Bolts may be Loose

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.
Consequence
Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
82.1% repairedof 7,433 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V335000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V651000 Filed Oct 16, 2017

Front Axle Wheel Bearing Not Seated Correctly

Suspension · front · wheel bearing
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
Consequence
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
24.8% repairedof 109 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V595000 Filed Sep 22, 2017

Loss of Electronic Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Consequence
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
0% repairedof 3 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V595000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V148000 Filed Mar 7, 2017

Blind Spot Monitoring Function Not Installed

Lane departure · blind spot detection
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work on the vehicle.
Consequence
If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
84.7% repairedof 72 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V148000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V935000 Filed Dec 27, 2016

Front Passenger Air Bag may not Vent Properly

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans manufactured September 9, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag that may have been manufactured with an incorrect Tether Activation Unit (TAU). As a result, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the air bag may not vent properly.
Consequence
An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
95.5% repairedof 22 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V935000

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Owner complaints (29)

29 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The tires is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 29.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Metris years

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1 126 29 28 9 7 1 9 2
201520162017201820192020202120222023
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns: 22V482000 (tire), 22V134000 (fuel system), 22V099000 (rear camera), 22V066000 (brake), 21V055000 (electrical), 19V715000 (electrical), 19V290000 (steering), 18V837000 (fuel system), 18V497000 (power train), 18V335000 (power train), 17V651000 (wheel), 17V595000 (steering), 17V148000 (lane departure), 16V935000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems?

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Tires (13), Steering (5), Wheels (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 2017 Metris compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2016 the most (126). The 2017 drew 29. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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