The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (vs30) has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 64,007 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the back over prevention. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V8540002021-11-031 affected
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.
Consequence
The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE.
SEATS20V3220002020-06-0311,013 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2022 winnebago view built on a 2020 mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v695000 (structure, equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
“The contact owns a 2022 winnebago view built on a 2020 mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v695000 (structure, equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
“When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction…”
“When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction…”
“When the object proximity sensors in the front or rear bumpers detect an object, the vehicle completely or severely limits the throttle. For instance, the rear bumper sensors detect the bike rack attached to my van and therefore limit the throttle response, regardless of transmission direction…”
“Active brake assist inoperable and cruise control is not available when this occurs”
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500. After the purchase of the vehicle, the contact was informed that he was unable to take possession of the vehicle because of nhtsa campaign number: 21v055000 (electrical system) and that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE21019 Opened 2021-08-02 · closed 2022-05-27
Vehicle Rolls Away While in Park
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened this PE after receiving 11 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging that Model Year (MY) 2019 Mercedes-Benz (MB) Sprinter vans, configured for use as Amazon delivery vehicles or ambulances, roll away…
InvestigationPE21019 Opened 2021-08-02 · closed 2022-05-27
Vehicle Rolls Away While in Park
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened this PE after receiving 11 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging that Model Year (MY) 2019 Mercedes-Benz (MB) Sprinter vans, configured for use as Amazon delivery vehicles or ambulances, roll away…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (vs30) as of
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