NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

53

Active records

Recalls

39

Active records

TSBs

189

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Crashes

2

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD

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Driver assistance issue

19

Braking behavior

11

Operating state

11

Performance issue

8

Condition issue

7

Reporting mechanism

5

Electrical issue

3

Safety restraint issue

3

Thermal issue

3

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

3

Access/entry issue

2

Engine behavior

2

Infotainment behavior

2

Noise

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Starting behavior

2

Vibration/harshness

2

Fluid issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


This vehicle with 19711 mileage was parked in the driveway. The engine started normally, but a red error message stated, Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer. I contacted the local dealership and Mercedes Roadside Assistance was not able to reset the software. The driveshaft was disconnected and two tow trucks were needed to pull the vehicle out of the driveway and then tow to the dealership. The technician found internal electrical fault in ISM causing shifter not to come out…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Jul 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to shift to neutral and restart the vehicle. The failure reoccurred at approximately 40,000. The failure became more frequent and was recurring every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with an inoperable air charger for the turbo charger. The failure persisted, and the vehicle…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Jul 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal metal grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The transmission was shifted into neutral(N) and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with pinion bearing failure and the LIMP Mode failure causing an Emissions issue. The rear axle, air charger GPS,…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Apr 23, 2026


There was an SRS Error message. The SRS system is non-functional on a vehicle with 400 miles. The dealership has attempted to fix the problem by replacing the fuse and control unit, but it appears to be a coding - programming issue. An engineering case has been opened for 2 weeks, but they have given me no notice of what or when the next step takes place.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Apr 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen Premium, Tire Size: 215/85/R16, DOT Number: 1H23PLDV9. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH with his wife and dog inside the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the front passenger’s side wheel. The contact slowed down and parked the RV at a local gas station. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “Driver’s Side Air Bag Deactivated” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the wiring harness needed to be rewired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the message was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a voltage issue; however, the dealer…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Jul 18, 2025


I am filing a formal complaint against Lazydays RV (Tampa, FL) for repeat violations of NHTSA safety standards and probable violation of their 2022 Consent Agreement and Compliance Monitoring Order. In May 2024, I purchased a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RV from Lazydays. The vehicle was sold as “new” and delivered to South Carolina. Upon delivery, I discovered it had been stripped of OEM parts and tampered with prior to shipment, including a non-OEM “Tampa Bay Battery” substituted for the…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Jun 12, 2025


We purchased a new 2025 Jayco Melbourne and afterwards discovered the MBZ 3500 Chassis was a 2024.(6/19/2024) A 2025 MBZ 3500 chassis has a TPMS -factory installed system; 2024 no TPMS. I started to install an aftermarket TPMS and noted the tire valve stems were rubber. I couldn’t install the end cap sensors due to safety concerns about centrifugal force causing a failure of the rubber valve stems on the wheels. My next contact was MBZ customer service. They referred me to Walter’s…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed May 27, 2025


During a drive in an extended rain shower,the adaptive cruise control stopped working, and the accident avoidance system ceased to function, giving multiple warnings on the dashboard information system. It took 2 days to dry out and start functioning again.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed May 12, 2025


Mercedes Dealership is refusing to get the vehicle in to make this safety recall repair in a timely manner. I have been told that i will need to wait for over a month just to drop the vehicle off with no time frame given in terms of how long the vehicle will be gone while being repaired.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.