2019 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (6)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2023-02-17 · campaign 23V100000 · 52,993 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
Risk: A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 8297010.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2021-04-06 · campaign 21V241000 · 4,444 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
Risk: A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-12-08 · campaign 20V756000 · 9 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.
Risk: If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version, free of charge. DVUSA distributed owners an interim notification on January 22, 2021. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PRIDIBA.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-04 · campaign 20V453000 · 46 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).
Risk: An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf 2020-07-27 · campaign 20V426000 · 26 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LE
Seats 2020-06-03 · campaign 20V322000 · 11,013 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Risk: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSIK.
Service bulletins (75)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-29 · LI54_71_N_080985_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brakes may lock up when reversing at slow speeds complaint when reversing slowly, the vehicle erroneously triggers an emergency braking event, causing the brakes to lock up. engine may not start following a key cycle. cause the vehicle triggers a maneuvering or emergency braking event while reversin
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · LI47_00-N-069565_6_en · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel level unchanged after refueling complaint the customer reports that the fuel gauge shows inaccurate readings or remains unchanged after refueling. cause the fuel level display may be incorrect due to one or both of the following conditions: 1. the fuel supply control unit (fscu) may not recogni
Power Train 2026-09-25 · LI27_20_N_080998_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sprinter 907 with 725.0 (nag3 classic) transmission ‑ shudder during acceleration complaint shudder may be felt in the following situations: • accelerating from stop or up hill • during upshifts cause under investigation, possible torque converter clutch operation
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-19 · LI82_85_N_080972_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
unavailability of mb apps complaint a popup is seen on the hu with the message "data connection temporarily not available". cause mb apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles with ntg5 head unit variant. remedy no support available for ntg5 head unit variants for mb app related topics.
Power Train 2026-08-26 · LI28_00-N-079097_1_en · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint while driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4matic currently unavailable" message on the dash cause this vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force distribution awd, rather force is only applied to the front axle according to esp calculations. as per gf28.00‑d‑ 9900a: "vehicles
Power Train 2026-07-17 · LI33_30-N-080795 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
model 907 with all-wheel drive (a4m) – all-wheel drive inoperative complaint the customer may report one or more of the following: • all-wheel drive is unavailable or inoperative. • rear wheel slip during acceleration on low-traction surfaces. • noise from the front axle area while driving. • messag
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What owners report
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