How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Mercedes Benz will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500.

Are recall repairs on a 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mercedes Benz to remedy recalls on the 2023 Sprinter 1500 free of charge at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

NHTSA #24V517000

Reported July 9, 2024 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,232 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #24V225000

Reported March 24, 2024 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 99 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #24V166000

Reported March 1, 2024 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 828 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #23V876000

Reported December 21, 2023 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 387 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA #23V849000

Reported December 15, 2023 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 33 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #23V806000

Reported December 1, 2023 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 131 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Other Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 model years

Check your 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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