Model year guide

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 130 on record.

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — representative photo
Representative photo

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 1

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #14V706000 · manufacturer #14E-041 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 3500 · 05/11/2014

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after …

Fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 86

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 86.

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 · Engine · May 2025

EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926® on 906, 907 Sprinter with OM642 Diesel Engine 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 stor…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Engine · Apr 2025

Warning Lamp "Washer Fluid Empty" Yet Reservoir Is Not Empty Complaint: Warning lamp "washer fluid empty", even thought the washer fluid reservoir is full Cause: Insufficient electrical conductivity of the washer fluid, as the washer fluid was mixed with disti…

Bulletin LI82.35-N-078930 · Visibility/wiper · Mar 2025

Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type Complaint: Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type (e.g., gasoline, water, biodiesel, AdBlue/DEF) Cause: The incorrect fuel type, such as gasoline, water, bio…

Bulletin LI47.10-N-079010 · Fuel/propulsion System · Mar 2025

EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure 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…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Fuel/propulsion System · Mar 2025

Complaint Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Cause Various causes Remedy Up to Model year 2018: Fault code P06DA00 can be disregarded if not activating the check engine light, unless other…

Bulletin LI07.70-N-078824 · Fuel/propulsion System · Feb 2025

Complaint The check engine light or AdBlue warning is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes rela- ted to the AdBlue tank: P206B31: Malfunction of the concentration sensor for AdBlue; the signal is absent. P203B31: Malfunction of th…

Bulletin LI49.20-N-078838 · Fuel/propulsion System · Feb 2025

SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII readiness monitors are not completely set. Cause: One or more of the following Readiness…

Bulletin LI49.00-N-078608 · Engine · Nov 2024

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 below. NOTE…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Engine · May 2024

Complaint Engine runs irregularly and it shakes. Indicator lamp lights up. Information: Fault codes for injectors and/or combustion misfires may be stored in the CDI control unit: • On engine 642 cylinder 6 is affected. • On engine 651 cylinder 2 is affect…

Bulletin LI03.10-N-075843 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPRINTER 3500. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

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2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. 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.