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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 13safety recalls
- 127owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 1injury reported
The most complained-about Mercedes-Benz Metris year on file: 127 complaints, against an average of 13 for the other 6 model years.
Every Mercedes-Benz Metris model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
The components named most often in the 127 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 127 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris smell of fuel or gas?27 owners · 21.3%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?8 owners · 6.3%
- Why does my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris stall, lose power or shut off while driving?5 owners · 3.9% · Recall 19V290000
- Why do the tires wear fast or the tire pressure light come on in my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?5 owners · 3.9% · Recall 22V482000
- What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris engine?4 owners · 3.1%
Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris been recalled?
13 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Tires 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 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.
Risk: A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Fluid 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.
Risk: A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Software 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.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering: Electric Power Assist System 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.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission 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.
Risk: Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering: Electric Power Assist System 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.
Risk: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Software Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.
Risk: The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Seat Belts: Pretensioner Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train: Axle Assembly Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.
Risk: The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip
Risk: The rear-view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip.
Fix: Conduct a software update on the potentially affected vehicles
UK DVSAEngine control unit software needs updating
Risk: Emission control levels may not meet specification
Fix: The software in multiple control units will be updated.
UK DVSASpecific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification
Risk: Specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification.
Fix: Update the software in the engine control unit.
UK DVSAFaulty parameterization of exhaust gas aftertreatment control unit
Risk: Affected vehicles have a faulty parameterization of the exhaust gas aftertreatment control unit.
Fix: Programming update on the engine control unit.
UK DVSAVehicles with an integrated backup battery have been delivered without a seat base cover
Risk: Vehicles fitted with an auxiliary battery installed under the right front seat may have been delivered without a seat base cover
Fix: Retro-fit the seat box cover to the affected vehicles
UK DVSASteering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode
Risk: The screws of the power pack on the power steering may fail.
Fix: Replace and wax the screws on the steering gear and replace the steering gear if necessary.
UK DVSAPotential decoupling of hv batteries from the electric drivetrain
Risk: The high-voltage batteries could decouple from the electric drivetrain.
Fix: All three HV batteries will be replaced on the affected vehicles
UK DVSAImprove the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Risk: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Fix: The software in multiple control units will be updated
UK DVSAImprove the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Risk: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Fix: The software in multiple control units will be updated
UK DVSAImprove the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Risk: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Fix: The software in multiple control units will be updated
UK DVSAImprove the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Risk: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Fix: The software in multiple control units will be updated.
UK DVSAAirbag off indicator lamp does not light up if front passenger seat is recognised as being unoccupied
Risk: Front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances
Fix: Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles
UK DVSARotating front seat wire fixings can loosen
Risk: It has been determined that on Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp. The reason for this is the technical concept which allows for flexible cable harness installation depending on the seat mounting.
Fix: Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status.
UK DVSAElectrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded
Risk: The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
UK DVSARetaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly locatedYears estimated
Risk: The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Fix: On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
UK DVSAVehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated
Risk: The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
Fix: On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
UK DVSAMissing spot weldsYears estimated
Risk: Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
Fix: On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
UK DVSAFuel may leak
Risk: A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace fuel line
UK DVSABraking performance may be reduced
Risk: The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.
UK DVSARisk of carbon monoxide poisoning and/or fireYears estimated
Risk: On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.
EU Safety GateA coding of a control unit may not match the individual vehicle equipment so that the affected control units may malfunction.As a result, some functions of the electronic stability program control unit may not be fully available, thus changing the braking and control behavior, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateIncorrect image (frozen picture) information may be displayed by the rear view camera at low temperatures.As a result, the driver will not have an accurate and reliable view of the areas behind the vehicle on the display screen when reversing, which could increase the risk of an accident
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe functioning of the emergency call system may in some cases be impaired.The communication module software will be updated on affected vehicles.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe coverings on the seat boxes with an integrated back-up battery may be missing.This will increase the risk of a short circuit or fire in case objects made of electroconductive (e.g. metal) materials are placed in the seat boxes.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateA faulty "Passenger Airbag Off" light could lead to a faulty passenger presence detector going unnoticed.In the event of an accident, this could increase the risk of injury for the passenger.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe cabling under the front swivel seats can get caught causing damage to the cabling.This could result in the unintended deployment of the thorax airbag when the seat is rotated causing injuries to the occupant.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe steering column is not sufficiently earthed.As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateMissing welding points on the rear cross-bar may increase the risk of injury for passengers in the event of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe incorrect update of the control units may result in malfunctioning of the airbag control device, the Electronic Stability Programme or…The incorrect update of the control units may result in malfunctioning of the airbag control device, the Electronic Stability Programme or the distance control system.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loosen.If fuel leaks onto the road as a result, it could increase the risk of accidents for following vehicles.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateA cut-out in the vehicle floor may be missing meaning that the tail pipe of the warm-air auxiliary heating has not been fitted correctly.Exhaust gases from the auxiliary heating may consequently not be evacuated correctly and might to some extent penetrate the vehicle interior leading to a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning of the passengers. There is also a risk of the underbody panelling catching fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris owners report?
12 of the 127 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The check engine light came on and the code reads PO52e. Mercedes has a Intake Line Assembly Extended Emissions Warranty (Code P052E) up to 150,000 miles. They’ve admitted this was a problem with this engine but only covers 3 other vehicles with the identical platform, & excluded the Mercedes Metris
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the recall repairs were denied, and the contact was asked to take the vehicle back to the original dealer who sold the vehicle. The contact reached out to several other local dealers; however, the assistance was provided due to the vehicle having approximately 18inch rims. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact had…
Fuel smell in the engine compartment and visible leaking fuel on the lower hoses per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000. I previously complained about this in April 2025 (ID 11669847). Dealer inspected in April 2025 and replaced the lower hose, but I still would smell fuel. After a lot of my own troubleshooting over the last six months, I have determined that when the car has sat un-used for over 24 hours, the rubber fuel lines shrink just enough that the next time the fuel system is primed (pre-start routine when you unlock the car, or start the car), a small amount of fuel leaks out at the…
How does the digital display suddenly disappear from your dashboard? Mercedes has lost its respect for being a High Quality brand. Too many recalls,. Too many issues that vehicles less costly never have such as 1. Out of alignment at 0 mileage resulting in worn out tires at 12k miles. Realignment that was useless at mb specs resulting in third set of tires. 2. Pcv regulator valve triggers engine code p052e which means a $3000 repair bill that's not covered on commercial vans but covered on passenger vans with the same engine. 3. Digital display on dashboard gone. Yet cars in the 60's with…
It has been two years after posting an issue with engine light on indicating the error code p052e which is a known problem on many models mercedes has. This metris van is not a passenger van but a commercial van. It has however the SAME engine and SAME error code as all the models mercedes having this engine. It is stated that it is under warranty by mercedes up to 150k, with the exception of the commercial van. This is ludicrous and a failure to correct a known defect and expecting the customer to pay the bill. It is also disturbing that the NHTSA does not communicate to the complaint or…
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the failure occurred immediately after driving over a speed bump, and the message "Power Steering Assist Malfunction" was displayed. The contact pulled over into a parking lot, and the vehicle was towed to a body shop to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering wire had overheated, causing a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign…
2016 Metris Engine M274 Check engine light, P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve- Oil leakage- safety is compromised as this damage causes engine failure. The dealer has confirmed multiple oil leaks and other parts and service is required at extensive cost to me. This is the same damage and failure that passenger models with the M274 engine have an extended warranty available to them- my PASSENGER Metris with the exact same engine is excluded from this extended warranty.
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway.
2016 vehicle with approximately 72000 miles. While attempting to stop, vehicle had complete brake failure, brake pedal locked in place and unable to move. Safely pulled to side of road and shit engine off. Upon restarting the brakes went back to normal. This sequence happened 6times over the course of 3 days. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer diagnosed as brake booster pump faulty. Currently Waiting on quote for repairs.
THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR PROVIDES INADEQUATE VISIBILITY TO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MIRROR DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ANY CONVEX OR IMAGE SIZE ALTERING PROPERTIES TO IMPROVE BLIND SPOT VISIBILITY AS MOST VEHICLES DO.
I'M ON MY 3RD WINDSHIELD IN 3 YEARS, NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE AND I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR 35 YEARS. EVERY WINDSHIELD ADDS $1,000.00 TO MY YEARLY UPKEEP.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris; the most common categories were fuel/propulsion system (37, 29.1%), visibility/wiper (21, 16.5%), engine (17, 13.4%). There are 13 safety recalls. 2 mention a fire, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
Across 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are fuel/propulsion system (29.1% of complaints), visibility/wiper (16.5% of complaints), engine (13.4% of complaints), tires (11.8% of complaints), electrical system (7.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris; the most recent (campaign 22V482000, 2022-07-07) concerns Tires. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris smell of fuel or gas?
27 of the 127 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris (21.3%) describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. One owner wrote: "The fuel line is leaking again. I have had this replaced three times already. Once under warranty and twice out-of-pocket. Why wasn't the MY2016 included in the recall? The raw fuel smell permeates the cabin and is nauseating." (NHTSA complaint 11631728, December 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
8 of the 127 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris (6.3%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "The check engine light came on and the code reads PO52e. Mercedes has a Intake Line Assembly Extended Emissions Warranty (Code P052E) up to 150,000 miles." (NHTSA complaint 11770316, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
5 of the 127 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris (3.9%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 19V290000 (steering: electric power assist system). The fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. One owner wrote: "position sensor for intake camshaft had a malfunction. Position of intake camshaft implausible. Intake camshaft pick up wheel was not in sync with timing. Antique camshaft was out of sync by 180°." (NHTSA complaint 11653270, April 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the tires wear fast or the tire pressure light come on in my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
5 of the 127 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris (3.9%) describe tire wear, blowouts or tire pressure warnings. A related recall exists: campaign 22V482000 (tires). The fix: Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. One owner wrote: "Mercedes knew in 2018 there was a problem with weighing loading. On Sept 7 I received a recall notice. Now almost 3 month later they still have no fix. At this time my vehicle is in my mind unsafe to drive due to excessive tire wear on the fron end." (NHTSA complaint 11495545, November 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris engine?
4 of the 127 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris (3.1%) describe a knocking, ticking or rattling engine noise. One owner wrote: "there is couple knocking sound and noises from the engine and vehicle shaking intermittently and lack of power after engine knocking sound." (NHTSA complaint 11487847, October 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Metris
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2016 only.