NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, describing incidents dated January 15, 2021 to July 27, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11538211 · Filed
Vehicle was driving fine, then warning lights that ABS system was no longer functioning, cruse control inoiperable, "go to shop immediatly" with no apparent cause. I took it to a shop and they attached the electronic scanner which indicated "Front Right Speed Sensor failed". This is the second speed…
ODI #11388957 · Filed
I WORK FOR AN EXPEDITE TRANSPORT CARRIER. IN MY NOW CLOSE TO 3 YEARS DRIVING TWO SPRINTER 2500'S I HAVE HAD 7 OF THE 10 RIMS FAIL. IN EACH AND EVERY CASE THE SAME PROBLEM DEVELOPED. A HAIRLINE FRACTURE HAS THE RIM LOSING AIR NEAR WHERE THE VALVE STEM HOLE WAS PUNCHED. I MENTIONED 10 RIMS AS EVEN ONE…
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
NHTSA #20V663000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported October 28, 2020 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 47,667 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign NV3LETULPE · Owners notified December 23, 2020
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Safety consequence
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Back may not Stay Upright
NHTSA #19V238000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2019 · Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 16.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 25, 2019 · Vehicles built January 14, 2019 – February 14, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #19V004000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 8, 2019 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 88,388 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 15, 2019 · Vehicles built February 27, 2013 – April 5, 2017 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #19V003000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 8, 2019 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 71,301 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 15, 2019 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air Bag Control Unit may be Damaged in a Crash
NHTSA #17V093000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported February 10, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 15,338 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 26, 2017 · Vehicles built April 1, 2013 – November 8, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Safety consequence
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Super High Roof Vehicles Missing Crash Pads
NHTSA #16V351000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported May 24, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 11, 2016 · Vehicles built May 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
Safety consequence
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Windows may Separate from Vehicle in a Crash
NHTSA #16V261000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported April 29, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Repair completion: 23.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 2, 2016 · Vehicles built April 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
Safety consequence
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Load Capacity Information on Labels
NHTSA #16V093000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,278 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 12, 2016 · Vehicles built April 29, 2015 – December 15, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
Safety consequence
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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