2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 ranks 3rd worst out of 18 model years, with a complaint index of 88 and 40 NHTSA complaints tied to 7 recalls. Engine, electrical, and collision-avoidance issues dominate, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other Sprinter years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 88/100
- #3 of 18 Sprinter 2500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 40
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine11 (28%)
- Electrical System9 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (20%)
- Other8 (20%)
- Fuel System4 (10%)
- Lane Departure4 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (8%)
- Airbags2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine loses power or fails to accelerate at high altitude, with RPMs stuck low even at full throttle.
- Distronic cruise control disengages after long periods without a vehicle ahead, then disables other safety systems like emergency braking.
- Front collision mitigation system triggers false warnings and occasional automatic braking from shadows or overpasses at highway speed.
- Instrument cluster and cruise control safety features intermittently drop out, sometimes requiring lengthy tow and dealer visits.
- A front crash occurred with no airbag deployment and no automatic emergency braking activation.
- Recall repairs for suspension and fuel system issues were reported as delayed due to unavailable parts.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V930000Dec 13, 2024Electrical System697 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.
- NHTSA 23V876000Dec 21, 2023Structure & Body387 vehicles
Structure:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
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. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.
- NHTSA 23V806000Dec 1, 2023Structure & Body131 vehicles
Structure:body
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.
Risk: An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
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 the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.
See all 7 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 →
2022 compared with other Sprinter 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Sprinter 2500 ranks 3rd worst of 18 model years with a complaint index of 88, so it carries an Avoid verdict compared to other Sprinter years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Sprinter 2500?
- NHTSA complaints show engine problems (28% of complaints), electrical system issues (23%), and collision avoidance/camera malfunctions (20%) as the top problem areas.
- Does the 2022 Sprinter 2500 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Sprinter 2500, covering the electrical system, structure/body, fuel system, and transmission, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Sprinter 2500 compare to other Sprinter years?
- Its complaint index of 88 is lower than the 2019 (100) and 2020 (94) model years but higher than 2021 (82) and 2023 (76), all of which also carry Avoid verdicts.
- At what mileage do 2022 Sprinter 2500 problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure across reported complaints is 11,900 miles, with electrical system failures reported around 3,700 miles and fuel system failures around 23,000 miles.