2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
22% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
My message belongs to all vehicle manufacturers. Especially the business/commercial vehicles like mine . Which we spent most of our time inside it, during the work periods'.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240314
14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.
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The distronic cruise control system cuts out after a period of seeing no vehicles in front, sometimes an hour, sometimes two hours. But when this happens, it then begins disabling other safety systems like emergency braking.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220609
14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I drove on the freeway with Cruise Control engaged. Suddenly, the control kicked off, and the meter board displayed the following warnings: "Active Brake Assist Functions Limited.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230716
11% of complaints: lane departure — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023.
Campaign 22V796000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.
Campaign 23V101000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Campaign 23V204000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.
Campaign 23V444000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 23V876000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 23V806000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V930000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 22V796000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V101000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V204000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V444000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V876000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V806000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V930000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.