2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 114 on record.
2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 7
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The right longitudinal frame member may not be reinforced properly, decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RASCHW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall …
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HVERSL.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The main wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft and short circuit, which can result in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEFHAU.
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.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension strut bolt may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front left suspension strut bolt connection and repair the body contact surface as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.
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…
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 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 105
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 105.
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 2026Unavailability 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 2026Complaint The coolant warning lamp may be displayed in the instrument cluster. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may also be illuminated. Cause Moisture or corrosion may be present in the connector of the low‑temperature circuit switchover valve (Y97/6) or…
Bulletin LI20_10-N-080868_1_en · Power Train · Aug 2026OM654 Engine Oil Consumption Complaint The customer may report repeated low engine oil level warnings in the instrument cluster. The customer may also state that engine oil must be added between scheduled maintenance intervals. During diagnosis, oil residue ma…
Bulletin LI18_40-N-080867_1_en · Power Train · Aug 2026Oil Leak at Crankcase Near the High-pressure Fuel Pump OM654 Complaint Visible oil leak at the crankcase near the mounting area of the high‑pressure fuel pump on OM654 engines. Cause Oil leakage near the high‑pressure fuel pump may result from insufficient sea…
Bulletin LI07_02-N-079573_2_en · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 2026Complaint Low Coolant warning with possible engine misfire caused by a leaking Charge Air Cooler (Intercooler), accompanied by one or more of the following possible fault codes related to the coolant system: P30040B: Component 'Temperature sensor downstream of…
Bulletin LI09_41-N-079165_2_en · Engine · Aug 2026An authorized Mercedes-Benz eSprinter dealer will update the drivetrain control unit on the affected vehicles. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will update the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.
Bulletin 2026070003 · Jul 2026Model 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 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 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPRINTER 1500 PASSENGER VAN RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Suspension
Issue: On certain vehicle, the U-bolts that attach the rear axle to the suspension may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle could slide on the leaf spring. This could cause poor handling and lead to a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you…
Transport Canada #2024395 · Jul 2024Structure
Issue: On certain vehicles, the reinforcements on the B-pillar(s) may not have been properly welded. As a result, the front seat belt height adjuster(s) could fail in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dea…
Transport Canada #2024233 · Apr 2024Fuel 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 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
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