2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,076 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 25V725000 2025-10-24 366 affected
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.

Consequence

Third-row seats with inadequate strength may fail to protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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…

SUSPENSION 24V517000 2024-07-09 1,232 affected
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.

Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V225000 2024-03-24 99 affected
Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power.

Consequence

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HVERSL.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V166000 2024-03-01 828 affected
Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The main wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft and short circuit, which can result in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control.

Consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEFHAU.

STRUCTURE 23V876000 2023-12-21 387 affected
Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.

Consequence

A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.

SUSPENSION 23V849000 2023-12-15 33 affected
Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension strut bolt may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front left suspension strut bolt connection and repair the body contact surface as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.

STRUCTURE 23V806000 2023-12-01 131 affected
Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.

Consequence

An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4,…

Complaints by component

ENGINE
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
POWER TRAIN
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
STEERING
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints26

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2023 sprinter van jack was pulled out for the first time to be used last week and found to be unsafe. The jack base is crowned in center, the edges flare upwards and large gouge/groove in metal base, causing the jack to noticeably wobble and rock in manner that it is unsafe to use, fear of jack…”

WHEELS · reported 2025-11-10

“2023 sprinter van jack was pulled out for the first time to be used last week and found to be unsafe. The jack base is crowned in center, the edges flare upwards and large gouge/groove in metal base, causing the jack to noticeably wobble and rock in manner that it is unsafe to use, fear of jack…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-11-10

“In august 2025, I had taken the van for a drive to charge things up, got home, put it in park and parked it in my driveway, which has a mild slope. ~ 30 seconds - 1 minute after me leaving the vehicle, it rolled backward out of the driveway, across a busy street and 1/4 into my neighbors yard. I…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-08-20

“I had tuned up my sprinter van around 64000 miles. I put new ngk spark plugs and ignition coils on it. Ran for a day then. The codes said the number one ignition coil was bad. Change that out and it ran for about 8000 miles. Then stated to go in lymph mode again. I decided to replace them with…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-07-07

“I had tuned up my sprinter van around 64000 miles. I put new ngk spark plugs and ignition coils on it. Ran for a day then. The codes said the number one ignition coil was bad. Change that out and it ran for about 8000 miles. Then stated to go in lymph mode again. I decided to replace them with…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-07-07

“Occasionally, the idle speed of the engine will drop to 400 rpm. When this happens, the vehicle does not respond to throttle input. If it happens in a parking lot, you can shift into park and coax the rpm higher, then shift to drive and move on. When it happens in the middle of an intersection…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-02-18

“Occasionally, the idle speed of the engine will drop to 400 rpm. When this happens, the vehicle does not respond to throttle input. If it happens in a parking lot, you can shift into park and coax the rpm higher, then shift to drive and move on. When it happens in the middle of an intersection…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-02-18

“My front driveshaft is backing out of both the front differential and the transfer case. This could detach, and potentially take out fuel, brake, and electrical lines (poss. Incl. Electric steering). And cause full loss of drive power. Mbz reportedly has an internal tsb but has not issued a…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-11-24
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.