Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Consequence
- A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.
71.7% repairedof 697 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Partition Wall May Detach
Structure · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
- Consequence
- A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.
47.3% repairedof 387 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May Detach
Structure · body
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
- Consequence
- An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.
22.9% repairedof 131 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
- Consequence
- A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.
80.1% repairedof 6,857 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly
Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses for the swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed and may become damaged, which can cause the front side air bags not to deploy as intended.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.
91.1% repairedof 350 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Power train · automatic transmission · internal · park pawl
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
- Consequence
- Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.
84.1% repairedof 124,305 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (8)
8 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other 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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | 37.5% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 12.5% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 12.5% |
| Engine | 1 | 12.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 12.5% |
| Power train | 1 | 12.5% |
| Wheels | 1 | 12.5% |
How 2022 compares with other Sprinter 3500 years
Best and worst Sprinter 3500 years →201537
201662
201728
20189
201927
202013
20218
20228
202317
20243
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 |
This year (2022)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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2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 24V930000 (electrical), 23V876000 (structure), 23V806000 (structure), 23V204000 (electrical), 23V101000 (air bag), 22V796000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems?
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (3), Service brakes (2), Electrical system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2022 Sprinter 3500 compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 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 2022 drew 8. 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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