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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, filed between February 18, 2016 and February 3, 2021. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control (esc): control module | February 3, 2021 | Crash risk |
| Steering: hose, piping, and connections | October 28, 2020 | Stall risk |
| Air bags: inflator module | January 8, 2019 | Air bag |
| Air bags: inflator module | January 8, 2019 | Air bag |
| Equipment: labels | February 15, 2018 | Crash risk |
| Equipment | December 8, 2017 | Fire risk |
| Equipment: labels | October 16, 2017 | Crash risk |
| Power train: driveshaft | September 22, 2017 | Fire risk |
| Equipment: labels | June 5, 2017 | Crash risk |
| Power train: driveshaft | March 7, 2017 | Fire risk |
| Air bags | February 10, 2017 | Air bag |
| Seat belts: anchorage | November 28, 2016 | Crash risk |
| Seat belts: rear/other | September 15, 2016 | Crash risk |
| Structure: roof and pillars | May 24, 2016 | Crash risk |
| Structure: body | April 29, 2016 | Crash risk |
| Equipment: labels | February 18, 2016 | Crash risk |
Electronic stability control (esc): control moduleCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
What could happen. If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Steering: hose, piping, and connectionsStall risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
What could happen. The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Air bags: inflator moduleAir bag
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Air bags: inflator moduleAir bag
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.
What could happen. The incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. A vehicle that exceeds its maximum weight has an increased risk of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the UVW label and inspect the vehicle to make sure that it is not overloaded, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles, equipped with folding seats (sales code S20). The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.
EquipmentFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher.
What could happen. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix. Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
What could happen. If the load capacity information is incorrect on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the label and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Power train: driveshaftFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.
What could happen. A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing catch strap for the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.
What could happen. Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the tire label, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.
Power train: driveshaftFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.
What could happen. If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.
Air bagsAir bag
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
What could happen. If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Seat belts: anchorageCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash.
What could happen. If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix. Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
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Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
Seat belts: rear/otherCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
What could happen. If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
Structure: roof and pillarsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
What could happen. If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Structure: bodyCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
What could happen. 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.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mercedes-Benz may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mercedes-Benz customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Sprinter
- 2025 (1)
- 2024 (4)
- 2023 (7)
- 2022 (7)
- 2021 (18)
- 2020 (25)
- 2019 (51)
- 2018 (10)
- 2017 (9)
- 2015 (13)
- 2014 (8)
- 2013 (5)
- 2012 (4)
- 2011 (5)
- 2010 (7)
- All years
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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.