Model year guide

2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 30 on record.

2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 at a glance

Safety recalls42

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 recalls 42

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #24V930000 · manufacturer #VS3BELKOM · 13/12/2024

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.

Structure:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #23V875000 · manufacturer #VS3ROHRAH · 21/12/2023

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ROHRAH.

Structure:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #23V876000 · manufacturer #VS3TREWAN · 21/12/2023

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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #23V204000 · manufacturer #VS3KOMBAUS · 24/03/2023

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl NHTSA Campaign #22V796000 · manufacturer #22V2790611,2,3 · 21/10/2022

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.

Fix: Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numb…

Communication: Auto Crash Notification NHTSA Campaign #22V360000 · manufacturer #VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM · 20/05/2022

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #22V281000 · manufacturer #VS3KOMRUE · 27/04/2022

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMRUE.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V972000 · manufacturer #VS3PA27 ERI/ERO · 15/12/2021

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.

Fix: Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.

Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal:cushion NHTSA Campaign #21V410000 · manufacturer #VS3DREHSEL · 02/06/2021

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles 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.

Fix: Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V411000 · manufacturer #VS3UXPOBOX · 02/06/2021

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear…

Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections NHTSA Campaign #21V241000 · manufacturer #NV3LETULPX · 06/04/2021

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #21V235000 · manufacturer #VS3DISPKI · 05/04/2021

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
233.5–290.2 in
Width
79.5 in
Height
96.5–117.7 in
Wheelbase
144.1–170.1 in
Curb weight
4,696–6,173 lb
Front track
67.3 in
Rear track
68.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 — ranges cover the 13 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Vehicle Rolls Away While in Park Closed

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 shortly after being shifted to park using the Auto-P function. A rollaway vehicle with no operator behind…

NHTSA #PE21019 · Power Train · opened Aug 2021 · closed May 2022

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 176

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 176.

Brakes may lock up when reversing at slow speeds Complaint When reversing slowly, the vehicle erroneously triggers an emergency braking event, causing the brakes to lock up. Engine may not start following a key cycle. Cause The vehicle triggers a maneuvering o…

Bulletin LI54_71_N_080985_1 · Service Brakes · Sep 2026

Sprinter 907 with 725.0 (NAG3 Classic) Transmission ‑ Shudder during acceleration Complaint Shudder may be felt in the following situations: • accelerating from stop or up hill • during upshifts Cause Under Investigation, possible torque converter clutch opera…

Bulletin LI27_20_N_080998_1 · Power Train · Sep 2026

Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles with NTG5 Head Unit Variant. Remedy No support available for NTG5 Head Unit Varia…

Bulletin LI82_85_N_080972_1 · Sep 2026

Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force distribution AWD, rather force is only applied to the front axle according to ESP calculati…

Bulletin LI28_00-N-079097_1_en · Power Train · Aug 2026

Model 907 with all-wheel drive (A4M) – All-wheel drive inoperative Complaint The customer may report one or more of the following: • All-wheel drive is unavailable or inoperative. • Rear wheel slip during acceleration on low-traction surfaces. • Noise from the…

Bulletin LI33_30-N-080795 · Power Train · Jul 2026

ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The customer or dealer may report that the vehicle did not reach the starting maintenance i…

Bulletin LI54_30-N-080701 · Jul 2026

Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table b…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Power Train · Jun 2026

The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating AdBlue quality out…

Bulletin LI49-20-N-080376 · Fuel/propulsion System · Mar 2026

Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset with fault code P13DF00 or P300685 Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlue® (SCR) control unit…

Bulletin LI4920N075995 · Engine · Feb 2026

EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with poss…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Engine · Jan 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPRINTER 2500 12 PASSENGER RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 7

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Fuel System

Issue: On certain diesel-powered vehicles, the fuel pump may not have been properly installed in the fuel tank. As a result, a fuel leak could occur. Safety Risk: A diesel fuel leak on the roadway could create a hazard for other road users by making the road slippery. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a deale…

Transport Canada #2019563 · Nov 2019

Structure

Issue: On certain vans, the upper hood latch may not be properly installed. Under some driving conditions, this could allow the hood to open suddenly while driving. Safety Risk: If the hood opens while driving, it could suddenly block a driver's view. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take…

Transport Canada #2019467 · Sep 2019

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, if the light switch is turned quickly, the tail lights may dim or turn off completely. Safety Risk: Tail lights that are dimmed or not working could make the vehicle less visible to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update t…

Transport Canada #2019414 · Aug 2019

Visual System

Issue: Certain vans were built with the wrong type of glass in one or both of the rear-side windows. Tempered glass was used in place of laminated glass. As a result, the vehicles may not meet the ejection mitigation requirements of the Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Vans built with incorrect side window glass could create a risk of ejection and injury in a rollover or side…

Transport Canada #2019333 · Jul 2019

Lights And Instruments

Issue: A software problem could make it impossible to turn off the high-beam headlights using the switch lever. This problem only affects certain vans with the high-beam assist option. Note: If this happens, the high-beams can be turned off by turning the headlight switch from the "automatic headlights" position to the "manual headlights" position, or by re-starting the van. Sa…

Transport Canada #2019189 · Apr 2019

Lights And Instruments

Issue: The headlight range adjustment sensor on certain vans equipped with LED high performance headlights may not have been installed or not have been calibrated correctly. This could cause the automatic headlights not to adjust properly. Safety Risk: Headlights that are not properly adjusted may not light the road well and could cause glare for oncoming drivers. Either of the…

Transport Canada #2019181 · Apr 2019

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L 6-cyl

2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 vehicles on record

Other Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 model years

2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 42 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.