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2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 24V517000 Reported 1,232 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 24V225000 Reported 99 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  3. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 24V166000 Reported 828 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  4. Critical fasteners (structure)

    NHTSA 23V876000 Reported 387 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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.…

  5. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 23V849000 Reported 33 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  6. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 23V806000 Reported 131 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 350 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact drives a company owned 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the crosswind stabilization system briefly activated, automatically apply”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2024 · Electronic stability control (esc)

“The contact, a car seat technician called to file complaint on behalf of the owner of an Inspired by Drive Safety Seat, Model Type: Spirit Plus, Model Number: CSS-2401M-SG, and manufactured February 2”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2023 · Child seat

Compare Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150010
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150011
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150010
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150072
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500388
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500225
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500179
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150071
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150062
2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150021

Checking a specific 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500

How do I know if my 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V806000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.