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2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500

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2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:26.388Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 1 complaint 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 14 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 38 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 23 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2019: 68 complaints 2020: 80 complaints 2020 2021: 45 complaints 2022: 41 complaints 2023: 19 complaints 2023 2024: 12 complaints 2025: 4 complaints
2007: 1 complaint 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 14 complaints 2010 2011: 14 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 38 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 23 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2018 2019: 68 complaints 2020: 80 complaints 2020 2021: 45 complaints 2022: 41 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 12 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints
2007: 1 complaint 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 14 complaints 2010 2011: 14 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2014: 38 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 23 2016: 28 complaints 2016 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 14 complaints 2018 2019: 68 complaints 2019 2020: 80 complaints 2020 2021: 45 complaints 2021 2022: 41 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2023 2024: 12 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025

2015: 23 complaints

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YearComplaints
20071
20091
201014
201114
20128
201321
201438
201523
201628
201713
201814
201968
202080
202145
202241
202319
202412
20254

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

4 of 23 total reports mention: steering.

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On Thursday July 9TH after 9:00 pm, I was driving up route 8 in Virginia from North Carolina and my power steering went out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-16

Also filed under Suspension

Vehicle speed control

3 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz sprinter cruise control shows no icon when activated. The cruise control, lever is located close to the turn single switch and has a similar design. Making it easy to activate by mistake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-19

Air bags

3 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

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Takata recall: received notice approximately 6 months ago. San francisco dealer still does not have the parts to correct problem. I don't know if it is safe to drive the vehicle and no one can or is willing to give me that assurance.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-25

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V004000 (Air bags) and 16V077000 (Air bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-29

Engine

2 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V764000 (Engine and engine cooling).

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-20

Electrical system

2 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2014-12-19Engine and engine cooling14V764000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014.

    Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2015-03-31Structure15V082000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014.

    Remedy: Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2015-05-18Engine and engine cooling15V261000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to January 22, 2015.

    Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.

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    2016-04-12Equipment16V093000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2016-08-11Structure16V351000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015,...

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2016-09-02Structure16V261000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

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    2017-04-27Power train17V094000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2017-05-26Air bags17V093000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2017-06-06Fuel system, diesel17V092000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2017-12-11Equipment17V786000 Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis.

    Remedy: Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017.

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    2019-03-15Air bags19V004000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2019-03-15Air bags19V003000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2019-03-25Seats19V238000 Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats.

    Remedy: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

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    2020-09-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-03-30 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
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    2020-12-23Steering20V663000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V764000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 15V082000 · Structure
  • Recall 15V261000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 16V093000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V351000 · Structure
  • Recall 16V261000 · Structure
  • Recall 17V094000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V093000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V092000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 17V786000 · Equipment
  • Recall 19V004000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V003000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V238000 · Seats
  • Recall 20V663000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.