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2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 49owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 7%fail the UK MOT
49 complaints, against an average of 52 for the other 13 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
The components named most often in the 49 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 49 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 DVSAOn affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications.On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure.
Risk: On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure.
Fix: Change the wheel rims.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications.
Risk: On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications.
Fix: Check and rework the screw connections
UK DVSAMercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does…Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration
Risk: On affected vehicles the instrument cluster may fail when starting. Displays such as the speedometer fuel level indicator lamps and warning messages as well as the warning tones would not function.
Fix: Update the instrument cluster software.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and…On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely.
Risk: On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely.
Fix: Update the software of various control units.
UK DVSAAn incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed
Risk: An incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed.
Fix: : Replace the rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) on the affected vehicles.
UK DVSAThe wiring harness of the alternator may possibly have been swapped with the wiring harness of the electric steering
Risk: The wiring harness of the alternator may have been swapped with the wiring harness of the electric steering in the assembly procedure of certain vehicles.
Fix: Check the affected lines and if necessary connect the correspondent wiring harnesses.
UK DVSAA software implausibility error in the hv 'battery gateway' control unit may cause the contactors of all hv batteries to be opened…A SOFTWARE IMPLAUSIBILITY ERROR IN THE HV 'BATTERY GATEWAY' CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE THE CONTACTORS OF ALL HV BATTERIES TO BE OPENED UNNECESSARILY
Risk: A software implausibility error in the HV battery gateway control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily.
Fix: Update the software of the HV battery gateway control unit.
UK DVSAThe engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully latched in the battery case
Risk: On certain vehicles the engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harness may not be fully latched in the battery case.
Fix: Check the fixings of the cable bracket and replace the engagement hooks of the affected cable duct with expanding rivets if required.
UK DVSAThe distance between the brake line and wiring harness may not be sufficient
Risk: On certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the distance between the brake line and the wiring harness may not be sufficient.
Fix: Check and apply an anti-chafe protection to the affected components. If damage to the components is already evident then the affected components will be replaced and anti-chafe protection applied.
EU Safety GateThe partition wall may not be properly fastened, and can collapse when the vehicle is loaded.This could adversely affect secure load stowage, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such 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 wheel rims may be faulty which could lead to a loss of vehicle control, creating a 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 GateA component of the parking lock system may wear out.As a result, the vehicle may begin to move out of parking position, 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 GateThe wiring harness of the generator may have been erroneously swapped with the wiring harness of the electric steering during assembly.Consequently the steering wiring harness would be secured with the generator fuse (fused too high), and the generator wiring harness with the steering fuse (fused too low). In the event of an additional electrical fault (e.g. damage to the steering wiring harness) the mix-up of the two differently fused wiring harnesses could lead to the steering wiring harness becoming overloaded, increasing the risk of 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
EU Safety GateThe insulation of an electrical wiring harness may chafe.This could cause a short circuit and vehicle 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
How often does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2022, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owners report?
12 of the 49 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.
Front crash with no airbag deployment and no emergency braking. Currently at The Metal Shop in Warm Springs Va. Told by insurance it is totaled. Sustained mild concussion from head trauma. Head hit steering wheel. I notice many Sprinters for sale for parts after similar front end collisions. No warning lights.
Frequently, when I started the car, the instrument cluster's monochrome display will stay blank/black or display completely corrupted garbage - unreadable bit and pieces. I wasn't able to read essential info like level of drive gear and fuel level etc. Often when this happens, the physical speedometer pointers won't settle on accurate current speed level, but keep cycling: from 0 spin to some value and then reset back to 0 and spin to some value ... This makes driving risky as I am not able to see accurate driving speed!
Almost immediately after I got my Van the Aux Balmar Alternator installed by THOR had to be replaced and was not functional. I tried to get it repaired by two warranty repair centers in Colorado and neither one could repair the Alternator or get it to charge the lithium battery that was also new. Thor told me that they would have specialist look at it when I brought it into Blue Compass of Wheatridge and they told me they had fixed the issue but it still will not charge battery even after 17 hours of driving.
Active distance assist inoperable, active brake assist functions limited, adaptive cruise control not working, lane keeping assist glitching. I was driving the vehicle home after purchase and the lane keeping assist was glitching, it was actively pulling the wheel to the left, like I was over the fog line (I wasn’t) and it was hard braking, Making driving very unsafe. I slowed down and got off at the next exit at a gas station to figure out what was happening. I put the vehicle in park and consulted the manual. I tried to turn off and back on all the systems, through the menu, noting worked. I…
Hello. There is a Crosswind Assist feature on the van that is downright dangerous. When it engages it breaks and corrects the vehicle in a way that will result in an actual crash, worse than what the feature is intended to do. This could be a great feature if it didn’t cause more harm than good. It overcorrects. Almost caused me to hit another vehicle and run off the road.
During a drive in an extended rain shower,the adaptive cruise control stopped working, and the accident avoidance system ceased to function, giving multiple warnings on the dashboard information system. It took 2 days to dry out and start functioning again.
I have a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter with the M274 engine. At approximately 139,100 miles the check engine light came on and my driver was stranded on [XXX] . I took the vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South for diagnosis. I was told that the #4 piston cracked and scored the engine wall. I was quoted $23,820.12 to replace the engine long block. When I asked about trading the vehicle in, they offered me $2,000 for it if I was willing to purchase another vehicle from them. I did some research and there is currently a class-action lawsuit for this exact issue. In reading the comments of…
On [XXX], I purchased a new 2022 Mercedes Benz Winnebago Adventure Wagon (“RV”) from La Mesa RV located in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to purchase, while doing research online, it came to my attention that there was an NHTSA Safety Recall for this particular year/model that affected wires under the seat and potential Airbag deployment. (NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report #24V-318). Once I learned of the safety recall, I contacted the dealer on September 21 to determine if this particular vehicle was part of the recall and/or if it has been repaired. On September 23, a representative from La Mesa RV…
The engine fan fell off, broke off, sheered off at the bolt that attaches it to the engine. The van is brand new this happened with less then 3000 miles on it. We realized an issued when the van gave a warning to stop immediately and turn off engine. This warning came on 3-4 times as we tried to ascend the pass. We had not place to go on this road. We pulled off several times waiting and hour to let it cool just to travel 3 miles.We just thought we may be running to hot. It was warm out, on an incline on Logans Pass in Glacier national park. Once we coasted out of the park after several hours…
At least 5 occurneces, all at elevations above 7000' and in moderately warm weather. After normal engine start, put vehicle in reverse, able to roll out of parking spot, but throttle completely unaffected by accelerator position. Leaving vehicle in a dangerous position. Putting back in park, vehicle can rev to 5000RPM, but back in R or D, no throttle response. Eninge OFF/ON several times seems to clear the issue which appears to be software related. No indications or faults were given on the dashboard. The situation is potentially life threatening, and has been reported on multiple occasions…
While driving the MB sprinter with distronic cruise control and there are no vehicles around the cruise control option on the sprinter will disable itself and fail to restart until it senses another vehicle object around. I have noticed this many times while driving long distance on the interstate.
The vehicle will lose power at high altitudes. I will push the gas pedal all the way down and the RPMs do not move nor does the vehicle move. This has left me in dangerous situations at intersections. I have spoken with a Mercedes dealer in Denver and they have multiple reports of this problem. The vehicle only has 1800 miles and this has happened multiple times at altitude.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; the most common categories were electrical system (10, 20.4%), engine (9, 18.4%), forward collision avoidance (9, 18.4%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Across 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (20.4% of complaints), engine (18.4% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (18.4% of complaints), vehicle speed control (10.2% of complaints), lane departure (8.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does adaptive cruise control not work properly on my 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
5 of the 49 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (10.2%) describe adaptive cruise control disengaging, braking or not working. One owner wrote: "During a drive in an extended rain shower,the adaptive cruise control stopped working, and the accident avoidance system ceased to function, giving multiple warnings on the dashboard information system. It took 2 days to dry out and start functioning again." (NHTSA complaint 11663161, May 2025). 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
4 of the 49 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (8.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "It’s feels like hard shifting losing power on a highway Check engine light on I bought the van brand new. I have this issue since 4000 mile on the dashboard. I brought it in over six times for repairs. Nothing has been resolved." (NHTSA complaint 11597600, June 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.
Check your own Sprinter
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 anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only; combines NHTSA's entries for SPRINTER 1500 CARGO VAN, SPRINTER 1500 PASSENGER VAN, SPRINTER 2500 12 PASSENGER VAN, SPRINTER 2500 15 PASSENGER VAN, SPRINTER 2500 CARGO VAN (LWB), SPRINTER 2500 CARGO VAN (SWB), SPRINTER 2500 CREW VAN (LWB), SPRINTER 2500 CREW VAN (SWB), SPRINTER 3500 CARGO VAN and SPRINTER 3500 CREW VAN.