2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel system problems

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris has 38 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Fuel System complaints

25%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Metris fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V837000Fuel SystemNovember 29, 2018 · 12,383 units

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

What owners report

“VEHICLE NOT RUNNING, SAT OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TEMPERATURES IN THE 30SF, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VEHICLE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE DATE AND MILEAGE ARE APPROXIMATIONS. I CAN'T REMEMBER THE PRECISE DATES. IT WAS THIS PAST WINTER. IT WAS ONLY AFTER READING OF OTHERS WITH…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 14, 2018

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel system — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 18V837000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.