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2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 summary by component51
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | – |
| Equipment | 6 | – |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | – |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | – |
| Visibility | 2 | – |
| Back over prevention | 2 | – |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | – |
| Suspension | 2 | – |
| Air bags | 2 | – |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | – |
| Unknown or other | 2 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | – |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | – |
| Tires | 1 | – |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | – |
| Seats | 1 | – |
Safety recalls51
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 13, 202424V930000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelA display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V930000
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| Dec 21, 202323V875000 | Structure: critical fastenersReduced stability increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V875000
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| Dec 21, 202323V876000 | Structure: critical fastenersA detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V876000
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| Mar 24, 202323V204000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelA blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V204000
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| Feb 17, 202323V100000 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system fan/motorA wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V100000
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| Oct 21, 202222V796000 | Power train: automatic transmission internalVehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V796000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500, Sprinter (Vs30). Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component115
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 24 | 21 |
| Steering | 20 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 13 |
| Engine | 11 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 8 |
| Structure | 7 | 6 |
| Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
10 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, merged from NHTSA model names Sprinter (VS30), Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 1500 Cargo Van, Sprinter 2500 12 Passenger, Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger, Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van, Sprinter 2500 Crew Van, Sprinter 3500 Cargo Van, Sprinter 3500 Crew Van, Sprinter 4500.
Latest reports
- Steering
“Description of Incident:The electronic ignition module suffered a sudden failure due to unsealed manufacturer water intrusion, leaving the vehicle completely stranded with an immediate safety hazard.”
- Power train
“While taking off from a traffic light the rear end came apart on the inside of the differential. Has someone been in a dangerous area or remote areas like where I have to work it could have been a serious issue”
- Engine
“My 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 High Roof caught fire suddenly and without warning. The vehicle was in its original condition and had not been modified in any way.”
Other Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years
- 20237 recalls38 complaints
- 20227 recalls49 complaints
- 202118 recalls62 complaints
- 202025 recalls103 complaints
- 201951 recalls115 complaints
- 201810 recalls25 complaints
- 20179 recalls41 complaints
- 201616 recalls92 complaints
- 201512 recalls30 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2019 C-Class18 recalls78 complaints
- 2019 E-Class22 recalls59 complaints
- 2019 GLE-Class6 recalls34 complaints
- 2019 GLC-Class14 recalls69 complaints
- 2019 S-Class13 recalls17 complaints
- 2019 CLA-Class6 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 Metris12 recalls9 complaints
- 2019 CLS-Class14 recalls20 complaints
- 2019 GLS-Class3 recalls28 complaints
- 2019 GLA-Class11 recalls30 complaints
- 2019 AMG GT13 recalls6 complaints
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2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists 51 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The most recent, 24V930000 (reported December 13, 2024), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 8 campaigns. Others: equipment (6), steering (5), structure (4). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 115 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
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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