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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, filed between October 24, 2018 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 |
| Equipment: labels | March 18, 2020 | Crash risk |
| Equipment: labels | March 18, 2020 | Crash risk |
| Unknown or other | October 2, 2019 | Crash risk |
| Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | October 2, 2019 | Air bag |
| Latches/locks/linkages: latch | September 18, 2019 | Crash risk |
| Visibility: glass, side/rear | July 2, 2019 | Crash risk |
| Unknown or other | March 20, 2019 | Crash risk |
| Latches/locks/linkages: latch | October 24, 2018 | 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.
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
What could happen. With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
What could happen. Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
Unknown or otherCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
What could happen. Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleAir bag
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production.
What could happen. An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Latches/locks/linkages: latchCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened.
What could happen. A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
Visibility: glass, side/rearCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
What is wrong. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
What could happen. In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix. free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERGLAS.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
Unknown or otherCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
What could happen. Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
Latches/locks/linkages: latchCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
What is wrong. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components.
What could happen. In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
The fix. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
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 2018 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)
- 2017 (9)
- 2016 (16)
- 2015 (13)
- 2014 (8)
- 2013 (5)
- 2012 (4)
- 2011 (5)
- 2010 (7)
- All years
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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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.