2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Structure:frame And Members 2025-10-24 · campaign 25V725000 · 366 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The right longitudinal frame member may not be reinforced properly, decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Risk: Third-row seats with inadequate strength may fail to protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RASCHW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 31, 2025.
Structure:frame And Members 2025-09-12 · campaign 25V609000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may not be reinforced properly.
Risk: Frame members with inadequate strength may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VVS3LAENGST. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 19, 2025.
Parking Brake 2025-02-28 · campaign 25V135000 · 88 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2024-07-09 · campaign 24V517000 · 1,232 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
Risk: An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
Service bulletins (92)
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
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.
Engine 2026-09-02 · LI20_10-N-080868_2_en · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
coolant warning light (mil) lights up on the display complaint the coolant warning lamp may be displayed in the instrument cluster. the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may also be illuminated. cause moisture or corrosion may be present in the connector of the low‑temperature circuit switchover valv
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 2026-08-06 · LI20_10-N-080868_1_en · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint the coolant warning lamp may be displayed in the instrument cluster. the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may also be illuminated. cause moisture or corrosion may be present in the connector of the low‑temperature circuit switchover valve (y97/6) or coolant pump 1 (m75/11). remedy inspect
Showing the 6 most recent of 92 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-27 · Seat Belts“my vehicle was inspected and it was found that the seatbelt b-pillar anchor bolt was stripped at the factory. this problem seems widespread online. …”
2026-06-17 · Unknown Or Other“second alternator has gone bad twice. went to van conversions in utah and had system completely replaced…”
2026-04-30 · Seat Belts“i removed the drive side seat belt bolt in order to remove the pillar it is mounted to and found the bolt extremely hard to turn and ultimately somewhat stripped upon removal. the bolt remains defiant in re-installation procedure. the passenger side was removed without stripping but did attempt to cross-thread itself upon re-installation which wa…”
2026-04-23 · Service Brakes“2024 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 experienced unusually rapid brake, tire, and battery wear at low mileage. front brakes required replacement at approximately 29,000 miles. rear brakes were already worn low by approximately 37,000 miles. rear tires required replacement by approximately 37,000 miles. vehicle battery also failed and required replaceme…”
2026-03-20 · Electrical System“vehicle: 2024 mercedes-benz sprinter vin: [xxx] mileage: 148,000 the vehicle is experiencing a serious safety-related defect where the starter motor remains engaged even after the engine is turned off. this results in the starter continuing to run and stay powered, which can cause severe mechanical damage, overheating, and presents a potential fi…”
2026-03-15 · Power Train“complaint description i am filing this complaint with the national highway traffic safety administration regarding a safety issue with my new mercedes benz sprinter 2500. i purchased this vehicle brand new from mercedes benz manhattan. from the first day of ownership, i began experiencing multiple serious problems with the van. the main issue is th…”
2025-10-18 · Unknown Or Other“yes the wind assist in my opinion is more dangerous than dealing with the wind itself. no safe!…”
2025-10-14 · Service Brakes“the van has a cross wind assist mode. when it activates it aggressively activates only one front wheel brake so dramatically that the van dives down and swerves out of the lane into the adjacent lane. the front wheel happened to be on wet pavement and it was chattering from braking so hard and not getting traction. i passed a slower motorcycle on t…”
2025-06-11 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“our 2024 sprinter van, manufactured in 2023, with less than 10,000 miles caught fire in the engine compart shortly after my wife picking me up at the airport.…”
2025-05-05 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“the driver and passenger side mirror glass on 2024 sprinter 144" awd passenger van shakes violently while driving at any speed over 50mph. this creates a safety issue where it is nearly impossible to judge the type and speed of vehicle that is in your side mirror view. the mercedes benz dealership has been asked to investigate the issue but has sta…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.