2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) Recalls, Complaints & Specs

14 safety recalls list the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30), and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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14 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)

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

Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system) and fan/motor (visibility)

NHTSA 23V100000 Reported February 17, 2023 52,993 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

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.

Remedy: 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.…
Software (electronic stability control (esc))

NHTSA 21V360000 Reported May 17, 2021 168 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option. The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HOLAPLI.
Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

NHTSA 21V241000 Reported April 6, 2021 4,444 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number…
Labels (equipment)

NHTSA 21V237000 Reported April 5, 2021 1 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. The VIN number listed on the vehicle's dash board, certification label, and body-in-white do not match. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Remedy: DVUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the VIN listed on the vehicle's dash board and certification label, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at…
Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

NHTSA 20V756000 Reported December 8, 2020 9 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version, free of charge. DVUSA distributed owners an…
Fuel pump (fuel system)

NHTSA 20V453000 Reported August 4, 2020 46 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA…
Leaf (suspension)

NHTSA 20V426000 Reported July 27, 2020 26 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of…
Suspension: rear and stabilizer bar (suspension)

NHTSA 20V427000 Reported July 27, 2020 4 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. The chassis may be missing the additional stabilization required for its cargo capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the chassis by replacing the stabilizer bar on the front axle and replacing shock absorbers and installing a stabilizer bar on the rear axle, free of charge. DVUSA…
Seats and 2 other components

NHTSA 20V322000 Reported June 3, 2020 11,013 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), 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.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed,…
Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

NHTSA 20V180000 Reported March 26, 2020 52,127 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners…
Underbody shields (structure) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

NHTSA 20V181000 Reported March 25, 2020 48,791 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free…
Equipment

NHTSA 19V908000 Reported December 19, 2019 183 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners…
Fog lights (exterior lighting)

NHTSA 19V121000 Reported February 22, 2019 1,197 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles equipped with LED rear fog lights. The lights may not illuminate, despite the rear fog light switch being turned on.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software settings of the control unit body controller, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Shaft sector (steering) Do not drive

NHTSA 19V070000 Reported January 31, 2019 4,358 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.

Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as…

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,043 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Electrical system1
Engine1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1
Equipment: storage tank1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Trailer hitches1
Unknown or other1

What owners are reporting

“At approximately 104 miles into a recent trip in our RV, while traveling at highway speed under cruise control, we noticed a strange odor. Almost at the same moment we immediately lost engine and brak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2023 · Service brakes

“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while seated in the swivel chair inside the vehicle, she turned the swivel chair around to watch the television and several”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2022 · Electrical system

Compare Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)	14	4
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)	3	4

Checking a specific 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)

How do I know if my 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 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. 14 campaigns currently list the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30); 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 19V070000).

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.

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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.