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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls

131 DVSA safety recalls name the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, launched 2000 to 2025. Each covers a range of build dates, not every Sprinter. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls131
Latest launch2025
Earliest launch2000
Earliest and latest build dates named1999 to 2025
Is a specific Sprinter affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange R/2025/42819 Dec 202525 Jun 2025 to 26 Jun 20252
Check axle drive module of rear axle (DVSA lists eSprinter 907) R/2025/07911 Apr 202514 Feb 2024 to 13 Aug 2024160
Propeller shaft weld seam (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2025/00924 Jan 202520 Nov 2023 to 21 Nov 20232
Replace spring U-bolts of rear axle springs (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2024/30114 Aug 202419 Jun 20231
B-Pillar Reinforcement (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2024/22230 May 202423 May 2023 to 28 Jun 2023not recorded
Fallback Level Brake Force Assistance (DVSA lists eSprinter 907) R/2024/22325 May 202414 Feb 2024 to 5 Mar 202440
On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2023/34815 Dec 202328 Sep 2010 to 28 Sep 201218
On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2023/2849 Oct 202317 Oct 20221
On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications. (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2023/26513 Sep 20234 Oct 2022 to 5 Oct 20224
On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910, SPRINTER 907) R/2023/1927 Jul 202322 Mar 2018 to 2 Dec 201944,028 per line
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software R/2023/1193 May 202319 Apr 2018 to 3 Jun 20226,184
On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2023/09413 Apr 202322 Mar 2018 to 30 Aug 201928,124
On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2022/3669 Feb 202324 May 2018 to 24 Jan 20226,966
On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2022/3659 Feb 202324 May 2018 to 23 Jun 20205,993
On affected vehicles certain climatic conditions could over time lead to chemical alteration (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2023/0077 Feb 202327 Feb 2006 to 3 Jul 201812,926
Specific climatic conditions may over time cause a chemical change in the propellant in the airbag (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2022/31215 Nov 202227 Feb 2006 to 3 Jul 201853
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated. (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2022/26524 Oct 202227 Feb 2006 to 3 Jul 2018102,548
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2022/26426 Sep 202227 Feb 2006 to 3 Jul 201862,660
The driver's front air bag may not deploy as intended (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2022/19222 Sep 202230 Aug 2006 to 16 Mar 2017234
The driver's front air bag may not deploy as intended (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2022/19826 Jul 202227 Feb 2006 to 3 Jul 201764,143
The software of the rear-view camera on certain vehicles might not meet specifications (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2022/19312 Jul 202227 Apr 2018 to 28 Aug 20204,092 per line
An incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2022/1806 Jul 20226 Jan 2022 to 2 May 202216
Crankshaft might not meet required specification (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2022/10327 Apr 202218 Aug 2020 to 21 Aug 20203
The wiring harness of the alternator may possibly have been swapped with the wiring harness (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2022/0691 Apr 202231 May 2021 to 11 Oct 2021300
A software implausibility error in the HV 'battery gateway' control unit may cause the contactors (DVSA lists eSPRINTER) R/2022/07223 Mar 202219 Mar 2020 to 15 Dec 20212,323
A temporary fault with the automatic transmission internal park pawl mechanism may occur (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2022/03118 Feb 202224 May 2018 to 23 Jun 20205,962
The engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully R/2021/4205 Jan 202216 Jul 2021 to 16 Aug 2021132
The distance between the brake line and wiring harness may not be sufficient (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2021/41217 Dec 202120 Jul 2020 to 20 Aug 202112,696
The actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot R/2021/4199 Dec 202121 May 2021 to 22 Jun 202124
Cracks could form in the connecting section of the trailer-coupling block/crossmember over the vehicle life (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2021/4169 Dec 20215 Dec 2018 to 18 Dec 202024
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2021/4171 Dec 202112 Apr 2018 to 21 Dec 20202,533 (whole recall)
None or not approved cable ties have been used for additional fastening of the main wiring harness (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2021/3951 Dec 202131 May 2021 to 1 Jun 20216
Update the software in the engine control unit R/2021/35020 Oct 20216 Oct 2011 to 22 Mar 201310
Changes to specific aspects of the engine control system calibration are required (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2021/3134 Oct 202119 Jun 2013 to 6 Jun 201666,177
Electrical cables may be improperly routed or mounted within the front swivel seat frames R/2021/29120 Sep 202128 Nov 20191
The ESP software has not been customised for upfitted vehicles with a higher centre of gravity R/2021/2437 Sep 202117 May 20181
The brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining. (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910) R/2021/2007 Sep 202122 Mar 2018 to 19 Mar 20203,138
The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points R/2021/24231 Aug 202119 Jan 2017 to 7 Jul 20205,621
One or more of the rear wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure R/2021/2556 Aug 202123 Jan 2012 to 13 Sep 201755
On certain front wheel drive vehicles equipped with an additional traction battery the attachment (DVSA lists eSPRINTER) R/2021/18725 Jun 202119 Mar 2020 to 8 Sep 2020507
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications R/2021/1918 Jun 202122 Mar 2018 to 9 Dec 202042,820 per line
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications R/2021/1908 Jun 202128 Mar 2018 to 10 Nov 202027,214 per line
The retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block could come loose R/2021/16327 May 202122 Mar 2018 to 19 Mar 202044,820
The corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be sufficient (DVSA lists eSPRINTER) R/2021/0395 May 202119 Mar 2020170 per line
Vehicles have been delivered with an operating manual that doesn't contain a warning notice (DVSA lists eSPRINTER) R/2021/05613 Apr 202119 Mar 2020 to 20 Aug 2020140
The rescue cutting line located in the seat box of the driver seat may not be accessible R/2021/03313 Apr 202111 Aug 2020 to 28 Sep 2020628
An incorrect fuse type for the electric system of the air suspension could have been mounted by error R/2021/03213 Apr 20215 Nov 2018 to 12 Nov 201914
The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended R/2021/0989 Apr 202121 Apr 2018 to 10 Nov 202011,394
The rear brake calliper may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake R/2021/09617 Mar 20219 Apr 2018 to 17 Dec 20208,826
The accelerator pedal may not have been mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the specification R/2021/02416 Mar 202112 Nov 20209
A software update of the electronic stability programme (ESP) control unit is required R/2021/09710 Mar 202125 May 2018 to 22 Sep 2020153
The electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the hermes control unit could become stuck R/2021/02319 Feb 202119 Oct 2018 to 15 May 201917
On affected vehicles front and rear brake hoses may have sustained an outer cut R/2020/34523 Dec 202013 Jan 2020 to 1 Oct 20201,564
Vehicles were produced and delivered without the necessary rear underride guard (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2020/29716 Dec 20209 Apr 2019 to 3 Mar 202037
Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910) R/2020/29616 Dec 20204 Apr 2018 to 25 Mar 20209,372
The threaded connections that join the front axle wheel bearings and drive shafts may work loose (DVSA lists eSPRINTER) R/2020/27114 Dec 202019 Mar 2020 to 7 May 20205
The electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2020/2173 Sep 202031 Oct 2018 to 14 Nov 2019270 per line
Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody R/2020/16714 Aug 202025 Nov 2019 to 2 Dec 20194
The operating manual does not specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2020/12823 Jun 20204 Apr 2018 to 22 Aug 20196,475 per line
The wheel arch liner on the front axle could touch and chafe the flexible brake hose (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2020/13128 May 202022 Mar 2018 to 3 Mar 202038,865
A weld seam on the seat height adjustment mechanism may not be to specification (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2020/01712 Mar 20202 Nov 2018 to 5 Nov 20184 per line
The rear axle steel leaf springs may not meet all requirements for strength during operation (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910) R/2019/32512 Mar 202017 May 2018 to 10 Dec 20181,153
Vehicles were delivered with a higher transmission oil level than intended R/2019/37515 Nov 20194 Feb 2019 to 12 Feb 201923
The screw connection on the upper hood catch may not have been carried out correctly R/2019/3221 Nov 201922 Mar 2018 to 22 Aug 20198,362
A thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension and associated lines (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2019/3181 Nov 20196 Nov 2013 to 16 Oct 20179
If the rotary light is switched to a different position very quickly the brightness of the rear (DVSA lists SPRINTER (VS30)) R/2019/29220 Sep 201911 Feb 2019 to 3 Jul 20196,467
The high beam cannot be deactivated by using the high beam lever (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2019/17921 Jun 20196 Nov 2017 to 19 Mar 201944 per line
A centralising sleeve may not have been installed between the automatic transmision and the direct (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2019/17821 Jun 201917 Aug 2018 to 30 Aug 20186
Vehicles may have been delivered without the printed version of the operator's manual (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2019/12129 Apr 201928 Sep 2018 to 3 Dec 201827
The cross bridge at the rear axle may not withstand internal durability specifications. (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2019/11629 Apr 20195 Nov 2018 to 7 Nov 20182
Incorrect description of the vehicle jack support points on rear axle in digital owner's manual (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2019/10429 Apr 20192 Oct 2018 to 30 Oct 201843
Failure of the glow plug relay (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2018/38424 Apr 20196 Jul 2013 to 31 Jul 2018114,203
The connection between the steering shaft and steering gear may have been fitted with an incorrect bolt (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910) R/2018/3745 Mar 201917 Sep 2018 to 18 Sep 20187
Incorrect door lock operating lever on right side of vehicle may have been installed (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910, SPRINTER 907) R/2018/38024 Feb 20196 Jul 2018 to 29 Oct 2018437 per line
Incorrect door lock operating lever on right side of vehicle may have been installed (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2018/37924 Feb 20195 Jul 2018 to 2 Aug 2018365
Post-collision brake function within ESP was not activated during production (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2018/26427 Dec 20186 Apr 2018 to 1 Jun 2018149 per line
An incorrect length linkage was mounted on the rotation angle sensor of the rear axle (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2018/37221 Dec 201829 May 20181
The blind spot monitoring exit warning sub feature does not function as designed after the ignition (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2018/32221 Dec 201812 Jun 2018 to 10 Jul 20188
Driver support and assist functions distronic hold drive away assist and rcta are not active (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907, SPRINTER 910) R/2018/27920 Dec 201824 May 2018 to 13 Jun 201837 per line
Backlight illumination of the hazard warning push button switch is deactivated after approx 20 mins (DVSA lists SPRINTER 910, SPRINTER 907) R/2018/26517 Dec 20186 Apr 2018 to 1 Jun 2018770 per line
Blind spot monitoring exit warning inoperable after ignition switched off (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2018/20914 Dec 20183 May 2018 to 28 May 201831
Spot welds may not have been correctly applied to door frame (DVSA lists SPRINTER 906) R/2018/1644 Aug 201815 Sep 2017 to 16 Oct 2017667
Front axle toe adjustment incorrectly calculated (DVSA lists SPRINTER 907) R/2018/1663 Jul 201816 Apr 2018 to 20 Apr 201819
Gas fuel cylinders may fail R/2018/1253 Jul 201816 Nov 1999 to 17 Oct 200218
Windscreen may not be installed correctly R/2017/29813 Dec 201711 Sep 2017 to 13 Sep 2017128
Vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated R/2017/23220 Nov 20178 Nov 2014 to 29 Aug 20164 per line
Rear spring seat bases may fail R/2017/2179 Aug 201721 Apr 2016 to 29 Nov 201669
Trailer hitch may detach R/2016/30626 Jan 201712 Nov 20141
Seat belt restraint may be impaired R/2016/25425 Nov 201610 Mar 2016 to 21 Mar 20169
Window adhesion may not be sufficiently bonded R/2016/1838 Sep 20161 Mar 2015 to 30 Nov 201561
Bonded windows may detach in a collision R/2016/1818 Sep 20161 Mar 2015 to 30 Nov 20155
Windows may detach R/2016/01112 Apr 201628 Aug 2015 to 12 Oct 201528
Risk of fire R/2016/0029 Feb 201627 Oct 2015 to 6 Nov 2015826
Seatbelt mechanism may malfunction R/2015/2021 Dec 201515 Jul 2015 to 19 Aug 201545
Oil may leak R/2014/18316 Jan 20151 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 201421,679
Vehicle stability may be affected R/2014/01428 Feb 20141 Sep 2006 to 31 Jul 2013246
Incorrect cross-member bolts fitted R/2012/0441 May 2012not recorded15
Fuel may leak R/2011/17431 Jan 2012not recorded6,035
Control may be lost R/2011/1425 Dec 2011not recorded9
Misleading instrument cluster information and ESP functions R/2011/10722 Aug 2011not recorded118
Passenger seat may detach R/2011/05020 Jun 20111 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 201023
Fuel may leak R/2010/20415 Dec 2010not recorded753
Oil may leak R/2010/1274 Oct 20101 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009148
Incorrect headlamp fitted R/2010/11225 Aug 20101 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 200819
Seat belt may not restrain passenger R/2010/07321 Jul 2010not recorded72
Fire may occur R/2010/00811 Mar 20101 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 20088,058
Risk of fire R/2009/15112 Jan 2010not recorded47
Fire may occur R/2009/0613 Jul 20091 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007132
Parking brake may fail R/2009/04522 May 20091 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 200616
Possible engine bay fire and parking brake failure R/2009/02626 Mar 2009not recorded95
Possible engine bay fire R/2009/02526 Mar 2009not recorded1,537
Side mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail R/2008/15317 Nov 2008not recorded1
Potential failure of rear axle R/2008/13710 Nov 2008not recorded53
Electronics may not be fully functional R/2008/13619 Sep 2008from 1 Jan 200511
Increased brake pedal travel R/2008/13130 Jun 20081 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 200719
Increased brake pedal travel R/2008/13217 Jun 20081 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007217
ECU maximum road speed limit not set R/2008/1565 Jun 2008not recorded5
Risk of fire R/2008/0076 May 20081 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 20049
Short circuit may occur R/2008/15715 Apr 2008not recorded9
Airbag may not inflate correctly R/2010/1768 Oct 2007not recorded4
Airbag may not deploy correctly R/2010/1758 Oct 2007not recorded1
Vehicle may cut out R/2010/17217 May 2007not recorded136
Short circuit may occur R/2010/1792 Apr 2007not recorded9
Crash signal protocol may not occur in the event of a collision R/2010/18014 Mar 2007not recorded1
Suspension spring may fracture R/2006/22322 Feb 2007not recorded4
Electrical short circuit may occur R/2006/2291 Feb 20071 Dec 20061,145
Wheel flanges may split R/2007/0201 Jan 2007not recorded1
Seat belt may become insecure R/2010/18426 Jun 2006not recorded1
Tyre valves may leak where fitted in wheel. R/2003/18617 Jun 20041 Dec 2000 to 1 Dec 2003113
Possible fault in air bag control module R/2003/1004 Aug 2003not recorded29
Brake imbalance R/2001/0168 Dec 20001 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2000739

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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