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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
12
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
May 20, 2022

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3May 20, 2022
22V36000021V05500019V715000
Service brakes, hydraulic2Feb 8, 2022
22V06600020V729000
Unknown or other2Oct 2, 2019
19V69300019V222000
Fuel system, gasoline1Mar 8, 2022
22V134000
Power train1Jun 9, 2020
20V340000
Seats1Sep 18, 2019
19V666000
Equipment1Jul 24, 2019
19V545000
Steering1Jun 25, 2019
19V489000

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
May 20, 2022Latest campaign
May 20, 202222V360000

Electrical system: software

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders…

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 22V360000
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V360000 · May 20, 2022
Mar 8, 202222V134000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V134000
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V134000 · Mar 8, 2022
Feb 8, 202222V066000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V066000
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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V055000
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
Nov 24, 202020V729000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a…

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V729000
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
Risk
The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BREMPOS.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V729000 · Nov 24, 2020
Jun 9, 202020V340000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V340000
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Metris vans [platform 447 (VS20)] with gasoline engines and automatic transmissions. The driveshaft may not be attached to the intermediate bearing correctly, causing excessive wear to the driveshaft joint and excessive vibrations.
Risk
Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Excessive vibrations may cause the frontal air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREIGE.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V340000 · Jun 9, 2020
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component0

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The most recent, 22V360000 (reported May 20, 2022), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), unknown or other (2), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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