Model year guide

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 703 on record.

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance

Safety recalls25

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

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 25

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #24V930000 · manufacturer #VS3BELKOM · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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:body NHTSA Campaign #23V874000 · manufacturer #VS3QUERTR · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 21/12/2023

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reducing vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3QUERTR.

Structure:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #23V875000 · manufacturer #VS3ROHRAH · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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.

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers NHTSA Campaign #23V100000 · manufacturer #8297010 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter (vs30) · 17/02/2023

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.

Fix: Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner…

Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl NHTSA Campaign #22V796000 · manufacturer #22V2790611,2,3 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc NHTSA Campaign #21V854000 · manufacturer #VS3BRESCHE · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter (vs30) · 03/11/2021

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.

Fix: A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE.

Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal:cushion NHTSA Campaign #21V410000 · manufacturer #VS3DREHSEL · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 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
66.1–67.3 in
Rear track
60.6–68.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — ranges cover the 37 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 139

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 139.

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

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

Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlue® (SCR) control unit have been processed and corrected; however, fault codes P13DF00 and P300685 remain active and stored in the Ad…

Bulletin LI49.20-N-075995 · Engine · Jan 2026

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

Canadian recalls 15

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the cargo partition wall may not be attached properly. As a result, the wall could move or detach in a crash and cause the cargo to move inside the vehicle. Safety Risk: Cargo that moves in a crash could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership…

Transport Canada #2023691 · Dec 2023

Structure

Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear frame may be missing reinforcements. As a result, the frame could become damaged and cause a change vehicle stability. This problem could also cause the mounting points for the third-row seats to fail in a crash. Safety Risk: A change in vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a seat th…

Transport Canada #2023689 · Dec 2023

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to work. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, indicator lamps, and warning messages. In addition, the warning sounds may not work. Safety Risk: Warnings and malfunction tell-tale information that does not display…

Transport Canada #2023167 · Mar 2023

Electrical

Issue: In certain conditions, the connection between the between fuse and fuse mount for the blower motor could overheat. Safety Risk: A fuse and wiring that overheats could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace and relocate the blower motor fuse and its wiring. To…

Transport Canada #2023080 · Feb 2023

Powertrain

Issue: In certain conditions, the vehicle could roll-away after placing the transmission in the "P" (Park) position if the parking brake is not set. Note: You should always follow the parking procedure in the owner's manual, and set the parking brake each time that you park. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create a risk of a crash or an injury. Corrective Ac…

Transport Canada #2022602 · Oct 2022

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could…

Transport Canada #2022214 · Apr 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter trims & engines on record

Engines
2.1L · 120 kW

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter vehicles on record

Other Mercedes-benz Sprinter model years

2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the 2020 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.