Recalls (10)
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Electronic Stability Control Unit Malfunction
Electronic stability control (esc) · control module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
- Consequence
- If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
88.6% repairedof 48,667 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V042000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Not checked against your VIN.
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
Steering · hydraulic power assist · hose, piping, and connections
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
- Consequence
- The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
90.3% repairedof 47,667 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V663000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Not checked against your VIN.
Incorrect Spare Tire Label
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
- Consequence
- With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.
92% repairedof 289 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V155000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Not checked against your VIN.
Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
- Consequence
- Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
94.6% repairedof 332 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V156000
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Final Quality Check Was Not Performed
Unknown or other
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
- Consequence
- Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
42.1% repairedof 19 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Airbag System may be Deactivated
Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
84.5% repairedof 1,232 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V695000
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Hood may Open While Driving
Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
- Consequence
- A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
83.5% repairedof 5,626 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed
Visibility · glass, side/rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
- Consequence
- In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERGLAS.
73.5% repairedof 1,079 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V507000
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Final Quality Check Was Not Performed
Unknown or other
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
- Consequence
- Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
100% repairedof 7 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V222000
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Incorrect Door Lever Prevents Door From Opening
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.
84.2% repairedof 76 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (9)
9 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes 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
| Component | Complaints | % of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 33.3% |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 22.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 22.2% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 11.1% |
| Engine | 1 | 11.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 11.1% |
| Power train | 1 | 11.1% |
| Steering | 1 | 11.1% |
| Structure | 1 | 11.1% |
How 2018 compares with other Sprinter 3500 years
Best and worst Sprinter 3500 years →201454
201537
201662
201728
20189
201927
202013
20218
20228
202317
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54 | 7 |
| 2015 | 37 | 15 |
| 2016 | 62 | 16 |
| 2017 | 28 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 | 10 |
| 2019 | 27 | 41 |
| 2020 | 13 | 22 |
| 2021 | 8 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 |
| 2023 | 17 | 6 |
This year (2018)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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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns: 21V042000 (electronic stability control (esc)), 20V663000 (steering), 20V155000 (equipment), 20V156000 (equipment), 19V693000 (unknown or other), 19V695000 (air bag), 19V665000 (latch), 19V507000 (visibility), 19V222000 (unknown or other), 18V743000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems?
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (3), Electronic stability control (2), Vehicle speed control (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2018 Sprinter 3500 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (8) and the 2016 the most (62). The 2018 drew 9. 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.
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