Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Air Bag Control Unit may be Damaged in a Crash
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
- Consequence
- If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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Owner complaints (21)
21 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 52.4% |
| Engine | 3 | 14.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 14.3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 14.3% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 9.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 9.5% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 4.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4.8% |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 4.8% |
How 2013 compares with other Sprinter 2500 years
Best and worst Sprinter 2500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 6 |
| 2011 | 14 | 4 |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 |
| 2013 | 21 | 3 |
| 2014 | 38 | 6 |
| 2015 | 23 | 14 |
| 2016 | 28 | 15 |
| 2017 | 13 | 7 |
| 2018 | 14 | 9 |
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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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 18V032000 (air bag), 17V093000 (air bag), 16V077000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems?
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (11), Engine (3), Exterior lighting (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2013 Sprinter 2500 compare with other years?
Among the 2009–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2014 the most (38). The 2013 drew 21. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.