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2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recall List

6 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, affecting suspension, wheels & tires, electrical system, and structure & body. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recall campaigns
6
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jul 9, 2024
Owner complaints
17

All 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 24V517000Jul 9, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,232 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

    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.

    Risk: An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. NHTSA 24V225000Mar 24, 2024Electrical System99 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    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.

    Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    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 number for this recall is VS3HVERSL.

  3. NHTSA 24V166000Mar 1, 2024Electrical System828 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    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.

    Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.

    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 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEFHAU.

  4. 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.

  5. NHTSA 23V849000Dec 15, 2023Suspension, Wheels & Tires33 vehicles

    Suspension:front

    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.

    Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

    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 customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.

  6. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, covering suspension, wheels & tires, electrical system, and structure & body.
Are 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 24V517000, reported Jul 9, 2024, concerning the suspension, wheels & tires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.