Model year guide

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 494 on record.

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance

Safety recalls18

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

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 18

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: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.

Structure:body NHTSA Campaign #23V806000 · manufacturer #VS3LACKHA · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 01/12/2023

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mail…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V444000 · manufacturer #4790205 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 26/06/2023

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.

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.

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…

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #22V491000 · manufacturer #VS3LE54ELE · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 11/07/2022

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The generator wiring harness may be incorrectly connected to the electric power steering, which can result in an electrical surge.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring harness connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LE54ELE.

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.

Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar NHTSA Campaign #22V131000 · manufacturer #VS3VADREH · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 08/03/2022

Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.

Fix: Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #22V073000 · manufacturer #VS3RE58HIN · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 1500 · 09/02/2022

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notific…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 11 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 2021 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

Fuel Level Unchanged After Refueling Complaint The customer reports that the fuel gauge shows inaccurate readings or remains unchanged after refueling. Cause A. The Fuel Supply Control Unit (FSCU) fails to detect a refueling event B. The Fuel Level Sensor prov…

Bulletin LI47_00-N-069565 · Fuel/propulsion System · Jun 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

Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized Complaint Customer may state the warning message or indicator accompanied by acoustic tone alerting the sliding door is ajar when the door is completely closed Cause There are s…

Bulletin LI80.20-N-079697 · Structure · Jun 2026

Complaint ASSYST values in XENTRY actual values and workshop menu of instrument cluster are implausibly excessive. Infor-mation: According to ASSYST values in XENTRY Diagnosis and the instrument cluster workshop menu, a larger jump (for example 20,000 km or 12…

Bulletin LI00.20-N-080626 · Power Train · Jun 2026

Sprinter 907 - Rear Axle Noise Diagnosis Best Practices Complaint Various noises from area of rear axle while driving Cause A: Howling Noises The high‑frequency howling noise is caused by the normal meshing behavior of the rear axle gear set, consisting of the…

Bulletin LI35.00-N-080267_1 · Power Train · May 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPRINTER 1500 PASSENGER RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 11

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

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

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dea…

Transport Canada #2023353 · Jun 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

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

Label

Issue: The tire and loading information label on certain vehicles may list the wrong combined weight of occupants and cargo. As a result, you could overload the vehicle. This could cause excessive tire wear and lead to a tire failure. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and…

Transport Canada #2022061 · Feb 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter trims & engines on record

Trims
907 (VS30)
Engines
2.1L · 120 kW · 3.0L

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter vehicles on record

Other Mercedes-benz Sprinter model years

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2021 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.