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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
13
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
127
Latest campaign
Jul 7, 2022

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3Feb 5, 2021
Steering2Apr 10, 2019
Power train2May 22, 2018
Tires1Jul 7, 2022
Back over prevention1Feb 22, 2022
Service brakes, hydraulic1Feb 8, 2022
Fuel system, gasoline1Nov 29, 2018
Seat belts1Apr 10, 2017
Lane departure1Mar 7, 2017

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 7, 2022Latest campaign
Jul 7, 202222V482000

Tires

An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V482000 · Jul 7, 2022
Feb 22, 202222V099000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V099000 · Feb 22, 2022
Feb 8, 202222V066000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V066000 · Feb 8, 2022
Feb 5, 202121V055000

Electrical system: software

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V055000 · Feb 5, 2021
Oct 8, 201919V715000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

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…

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V715000 · Oct 8, 2019
Apr 10, 201919V290000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V290000 · Apr 10, 2019
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Owner complaints by component127

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
127Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/propulsion system3729000
Visibility/wiper2117000
Engine1713010
Tires1512000
Unknown or other1512000
Electrical system108010
Steering97000
Wheels76000
Service brakes43000
Air bags32000
Seat belts32000
Structure32000
Lane departure22000
Vehicle speed control22000
Visibility22000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770316
  • Tires

    “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.”

    Filed 05/21/2026 · ODI 11739338
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “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).”

    Filed 01/03/2026 · ODI 11708574

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The most recent, 22V482000 (reported July 7, 2022), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: steering (2), power train (2), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 127 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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