2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 5th worst out of 9 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 crash, with Fuel System issues making up 78% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #5 of 9 Metris years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System7 (78%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the multimedia system responding so slowly that it becomes a distraction while driving.
- Multiple owners describe waiting for fuel pump recall parts that were not yet available at the dealer, well past a reasonable repair window.
- One owner reported the vehicle losing power while driving around 75 MPH, tied to the fuel pump recall.
- Another owner reported hesitation during acceleration linked to the same fuel pump issue at a low mileage of 4,650 miles.
- The fuel-related failures generally showed up at a median mileage of 8,825 miles.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V070000Feb 6, 2026Airbags52,360 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V463000Jul 11, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras43,422 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the infotainment system connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2GARPIN.
- NHTSA 23V881000Dec 21, 2023Fuel System13,726 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAPUM2. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-444.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Metris years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliable?
- It carries a Caution verdict with a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 5th worst among the 9 Metris model years covered. Fuel System problems account for 78% of its complaints.
- What problems does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?
- NHTSA data shows 9 complaints, mostly about the Fuel System (7 complaints, 78% share), plus 1 Electrical System complaint. The fuel system issues showed up at a median of 8,825 miles.
- Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V881000 covers a fuel pump that may shut down and cause loss of drive power, and recall 23V444000 covers a similar fuel pump shutdown issue. Recall 22V134000 also addresses insecure fuel hose connections that can cause a fuel leak.
- How does the 2022 Metris compare to other Metris years?
- With a Complaint Index of 50, 2022 ranks better than 2016 (100, Avoid) and 2017 (75, Avoid) but worse than 2020 (38, Good) and 2019 (25, Caution).
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2022 Metris?
- NHTSA lists 1 crash and 0 fires, injuries, or deaths for the 2022 Metris.