2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/Pedestrian Alert 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V099000 · 117 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk: Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3EAVASOU. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Electrical System 2026-08-11 · LI54_10-N-080879_1_en · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ac and dc charging inoperative with no failure codes in the relevant control units complaint ac and dc charging are not possible. the white led on the charging inlet completely goes off after plugging in the charging cable. cause control pilot (cp) circuit in dcb (n24/6: charger (dc)) might be not f
Power Train 2026-07-16 · 2026070002 · Service Campaign
on certain mercedes-benz esprinter vehicles, the drivetrain control unit software may not correspond to the current series production configuration. therefore, it is possible that the energy saving function may not work correctly. an authorized mercedes-benz esprinter dealer will update the drivetra
Electrical System 2026-06-02 · 2026050008 · Service Campaign
on certain mercedes-benz esprinter vehicles, the software for the dc box control unit does not correspond to the current series production configuration.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-18 · 2026050005 · Service Campaign
update reverse camera software on certain mercedes-benz esprinter vehicles, the control unit software for the reversing camera does not meet the current series production configuration. it is possible that after close-range or emergency braking the customer may no longer be able to move the vehicle
Electrical System 2026-03-03 · LI47-70-N-080294 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
esprinter model series 907: intermittent no-start condition complaint intermittent no-start condition; partial restart without "ready" status in display. concern may be rectified after bus idle and/or circuit 30 deep reset. cause as a result of inaccuracies in battery management system measurements
Electrical System 2025-11-12 · LI47.70-N-079913 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle not starting after dc charging complaint vehicle will not start after dc charging warning in the instrument cluster related to high-voltage on board electrical system the following fault codes related to stuck contactor can be found in the high voltage control units : ptcu - n127 (powertrain
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.