2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Steering (2) · Electrical System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes-Benz Metris model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (8)
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module 2026-02-06 · campaign 26V070000 · 52,360 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit 2025-07-11 · campaign 25V463000 · 43,422 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the infotainment system connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2GARPIN.
Communication: Auto Crash Notification 2022-05-20 · campaign 22V360000 · 19,937 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2022-03-08 · campaign 22V134000 · 42,132 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2022-02-08 · campaign 22V066000 · 28,743 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:software 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V055000 · 84,345 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2020-11-24 · campaign 20V729000 · 562 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2019-10-08 · campaign 19V715000 · 15,160 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (48)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-01 · LI54_30-N-080701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
assyst plus service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions complaint the assyst plus service reminder appears earlier than expected. the customer or dealer may report that the vehicle did not reach the starting maintenance interval shown in vehicle documentation
Structure:body 2026-06-08 · LI80.20-N-079697 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acoustic warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized complaint customer may state the warning message or indicator accompanied by acoustic tone alerting the sliding door is ajar when the door is completely closed cause there are several reasons that lead to the failure
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-03 · LI49.10-N-080528 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
om642 dpf filter cracked or broken complaint vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. check engine lamp (cel) is on. multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present, including but not limited to: 134800, 134900, 11b300, 11ec00, 15e100, 155700, 162500. additional event
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-07 · LI47.50-N-072080_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check engine light on and fc p146264 stored in engine and fuel pump control units complaint check engine light active and fc p146264 temp. and pressure sensor b4/15 is stored in engine control unit and fuel pump control unit. cause software parameter in fuel pump control unit. remedy update fuel pum
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-06 · 24V5497749 · Over The Air
the software for the communication module does not correspond to the latest series production configuration. for this reason, a remote software update to update the software for the communication module is planned for the affected vehicles. this update includes quality-enhancing optimizations for th
Power Train 2025-09-16 · LI27.19-N-079793 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint transmission control unit y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (vgs)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with vgs. cause transmission control unit y3/8n4 remedy for vehicles with 722.9 transmission: ensure li54.15-p-057373 is performed before replacing
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-02 · Wheels“(from factory)continental vanco 4 season 225 17 101h tires premature excessive wear @ 12,000 miles. tires were always inflated to recommended psi with no tpms warning lamps tires are now unsafe to drive on and could cause a blowout, crash, injury or death. mb is not owning up to the wrong tire size and rating on these vans and being under rated…”
2024-04-21 · Wheels“my vehicle has a manufacturing defect that has been causing excessive tire wear and alignment issues. new tires are needed every 7k miles and the wheels will not stay in alignment. this has been reported by many other owners. i have put together the following website to detail the problem and link to reports of the same: [xxx] . information red…”
2024-04-13 · Steering“power steering malfunction caused by computer glitch when we had a bump. seenhtsa recall #17v-595 for earlier manufactured metris.yes- available for inspection. yes, loss of power steering endangered us an anything in our path as we attempted to steer the van without powered steering i don’t know if it can be confirmed by a independent service cent…”
2024-01-21 · Electrical System“after one year of ownership, purchased used from dealer with 40 miles) i have to replace control unit due to the location of the unit in the car developing mold from condensation. is a common problem, is widely discussed on the internet, and mbz does not cover under warranty. the repair is to replace the unit ($2,700 in labor/parts) and place a pla…”
2022-07-15 · Steering“to whom it may concern, while driving on the highway i lost function of power steering and a message came on stating "power steering malfunction see operator manual". …”
2022-02-22 · Unknown Or Other“rear view camera control module broken. this causes rear view camera to be stuck in the housing and inoperable, so this is a safety issue. the rear view camera system was installed improperly. instead of in the rear door panel, the control module was installed in the right side d panel. additionally, it was not secured properly but was just pla…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.