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MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

245
Total Recalls
8.8
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.0)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0 A+
2001
2 D
2002
4 F
2003
5 F
2004
3 D
2005
5 D
2006
13 F
2007
15 F
2008
10 F
2009
5 D
2010
7 D
2011
5 C
2012
4 C
2013
6 D
2014
9 D
2015
12 F
2016
17 F
2017
9 D
2018
10 F
2019
42 F
2020
22 F
2021
18 F
2022
7 F
2023
7 D
2024
6 F
2025
2 B
2026
0 A+
2027
0 A+

Most Common Components

STRUCTURE
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
13
EQUIPMENT
13
AIR BAGS
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
STEERING
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
POWER TRAIN
5
SUSPENSION
4

Most Severe Recalls

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE — The leaf spring assembly U-bolts in your 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are the parts that connect the rear axle to the spring. In some cases, these U-bolts might not be strong e…

PARKING BRAKE — The parking brake cable bracket in your 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the part that helps connect the parking brake to the wheels. If it's not properly attached, the parking brake…

SUSPENSION:FRONT — The front left suspension strut bolt in your Sprinter is a critical connection between your front wheel and the rest of your vehicle's suspension. In some 2023 models, it might not…

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE — The U-bolts in your Sprinter's rear axle help hold the leaf spring in place. In some 2023-2024 models, these bolts might be weaker than they should be due to a manufacturing issue.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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