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2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Sprinter 2500 years?

Sprinter 2500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted132 complaints2007: 1 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 20 complaints2011: 17 complaints2012: 11 complaints2013: 34 complaints2014: 43 complaints2015: 29 complaints2016: 41 complaints2017: 15 complaints2018: 22 complaints2019: 95 complaints2020: 132 complaints2021: 82 complaints2022: 60 complaints2023: 26 complaints2024: 17 complaints2025: 4 complaints
Sprinter 2500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Sprinter 2500 years to avoid →

What are the most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other250%
Suspension125%
Transmission125%

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V712000Driver AssistanceOctober 17, 2025 · 16 units

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features.

Consequence

An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RADARS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Refer to Safety Recall 25V747 and see the attachment which outlines our complaint. RV does not comply with requirements of FMVSS 110 and 49 CFR Part 567. We were the reporting party to the manufacturer and according to NHTSA database, our VIN is not present for the required recall service/extended…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 26, 2025

“Refer to Safety Recall 25V747 and see the attachment which outlines our complaint. RV does not comply with requirements of FMVSS 110 and 49 CFR Part 567. We were the reporting party to the manufacturer and according to NHTSA database, our VIN is not present for the required recall service/extended…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 26, 2025

“Subject: Transmission Failure Safety Complaint I am submitting a complaint regarding a serious transmission problem with my vehicle. While driving, the transmission suddenly failed, and the vehicle lost the ability to move properly. The car would not accelerate as expected and had difficulty. In…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 24, 2026

2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — common questions

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sprinter 2500 years to avoid are 2020, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2010, 2011, 2017. The cleanest record among Sprinter 2500 years belongs to 2007.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.