2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 427 on record.
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 5
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.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 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 ex…
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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 …
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.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, exces…
Fix: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van'…
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.
What's a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter worth?
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — ranges cover the 16 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers to identify incidents related to Rear Wheel Speed Sensors (RWSS) failures. ODI's analysis identified 6,710 incidents of RWSS failure (unique VINs) in MY 2012-2018 Mercedes- Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles upfitted to campers or recreational vehicle…
NHTSA #PE20014 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Air · opened Sep 2020 · closed Mar 2021An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 130
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 130.
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 2026Complaint 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 2026ASSYST 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 2026Complaint 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 2026OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present, including but not limited to: 134800, 134900, 11B300, 11EC00, 15…
Bulletin LI49.10-N-080528 · Fuel/propulsion System · Jun 2026Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. • See Pic. 1 for an example of a broken bracket. 2. Transmission b…
Bulletin LI4910-N-060969 · Engine · Apr 2026The 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 2026EGR 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 2026Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: •Engine oil level currently inoperative…
Bulletin LI54.30-N-079757 · Sep 2025Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmission: Ensure LI54.15…
Bulletin LI27.19-N-079793 · Power Train · Sep 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPRINTER 2500 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
Issue: On certain recreational vehicles (RVs) and camper van conversions, moisture could cause a rear wheel speed sensor to fail. If this happens, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit may not work properly. Note: A malfunction of the ESP control unit can cause the ESP or ABS warning lights to turn on, and a "workshop assistance" message could appear in the instru…
Transport Canada #2021050 · Feb 2021Airbag
On certain vehicles, a reinforcement plate and the protective bracket may not have been installed on the airbag control unit. This could cause the airbag control unit to become damaged in the event of a frontal impact. If this occurs, this could prevent the airbag system to work properly in the event of a secondary impact requiring the deployment of additional airbags which cou…
Transport Canada #2017069 · Feb 2017Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter trims & engines on record
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter vehicles on record
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CrewWD4PE7CCXD5775077
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CD7D5733985
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC3D5766449
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC4D5768534
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC6D5748737
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CrewWD4PE7CC9D5736240
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC1D5730548
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CC9D5758538
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CC4D5745485
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CC6D5745486
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CC7D5744007
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CC6D5757444
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC5D5748762
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 170 WB CargoWD3PE8CC5D5801059
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC4D5747277
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB CargoWD3PE7CC8D5754460
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 170 WB CargoWD3PE8CC8D5726793
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 144 WB PassengerWDZPE7CC7D5772907
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter Standard RoofWDAPF4CCXD5779008
2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter Standard / HighWD3PE7CC7D5764820
2013 Mercedes-benz SprinterWDB9066351S839571
2013 Mercedes-benz SprinterWDB9067331S834679
2013 Mercedes-benz SprinterWDB9062351N557446
2013 Mercedes-benz SprinterWDB9061351N573307