Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Improperly Reinforced Frame Members
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may not be reinforced properly.
- Consequence
- Frame members with inadequate strength may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VVS3LAENGST. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 19, 2025.
Parking Brake May Fail/FMVSS 105
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.
Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Spring U-Bolts
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
- Consequence
- An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
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Owner complaints (3)
3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 33.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 33.3% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 33.3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 33.3% |
How 2024 compares with other Sprinter 3500 years
Best and worst Sprinter 3500 years →| 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 |
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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2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V609000 (structure), 25V135000 (brake), 24V517000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems?
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (1), Tires (1), Unknown or other (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2024 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 2024 drew 3. 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.