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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 14 model years, NHTSA lists 134 recalls and 737 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years with the most are the 2019 (115), 2020 (103) and 2016 (91). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (16), 2018 (25) and 2012 (29), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years, 134 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (47), 2020 (25) and 2016 (16). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
41 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2016 (16), 2015 (12) and 2013 (8) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years have the most stalling complaints?
38 owner complaints across 8 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2020 (11), 2019 (6) and 2012 (4) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years have the most adaptive cruise control complaints?
30 owner complaints across 5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years describe adaptive cruise control disengaging, braking or not working. The most were filed for the 2020 (13), 2015 (5) and 2022 (5) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years have the most check engine light complaints?
19 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2016 (8), 2017 (4) and 2022 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years have the most power steering complaints?
10 owner complaints across 2 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. The most were filed for the 2019 (6) and 2020 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's first-time failure rate ranged from 6.8% for cars first registered in 2022 to 34% for 2010, across 13 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were brakes, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.