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2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500.

At a glance

Complaints
4
With crash
1
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
36
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
124,305
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
72

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM125.0%
ENGINE125.0%
POWER TRAIN125.0%
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR125.0%
STEERING125.0%
VISIBILITY125.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRANTILOCK1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic125.0%1.00
loss of control125.0%0.60
mechanical failure125.0%0.75
unclear125.0%0.73
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
low250.0%0.69
high125.0%1.00
moderate125.0%0.70

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 4 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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36 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 36.

23V876000

Date: 2023-12-21. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

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. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V875000

Date: 2023-12-21. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.

Consequence: Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ROHRAH.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V204000

Date: 2023-03-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V796000

Date: 2022-10-21. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.

Consequence: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V360000

Date: 2022-05-20. Systems: COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Consequence: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V281000

Date: 2022-04-27. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMRUE.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V972000

Date: 2021-12-15. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.

Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V411000

Date: 2021-06-02. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FM (excerpt)

Consequence: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V410000

Date: 2021-06-02. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Consequence: Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V241000

Date: 2021-04-06. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Consequence: A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

72 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ENGINE15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
EQUIPMENT10
POWER TRAIN8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3

11038169

Date: 2026-09-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Brakes may lock up when reversing at slow speeds Complaint When reversing slowly, the vehicle erroneously triggers an emergency braking event, causing the brakes to lock up. Engine may not start following a key cycle. Cause The vehicle triggers a maneuvering or emergency braking event while reversin

11038168

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Sprinter 907 with 725.0 (NAG3 Classic) Transmission a Shudder during acceleration Complaint Shudder may be felt in the following situations: a ? accelerating from stop or up hill a ? during upshifts Cause Under Investigation, possible torque converter clutch operation

11038170

Date: 2026-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles with NTG5 Head Unit Variant. Remedy No support available for NTG5 Head Unit Variants for MB App related topics.

11036855

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force distribution AWD, rather force is only applied to the front axle according to ESP calculations. As per GF28.00a Da 9900A: "vehic

11035562

Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Model 907 with all-wheel drive (A4M) a All-wheel drive inoperative Complaint The customer may report one or more of the following: a ? All-wheel drive is unavailable or inoperative. a ? Rear wheel slip during acceleration on low-traction surfaces. a ? Noise from the front axle area while driving.

11035563

Date: 2026-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The customer or dealer may report that the vehicle did not reach the starting maintenance interval shown in vehicle documentation

11034410

Date: 2026-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical r

11030629

Date: 2026-03-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating AdBlue quality out of specification. The vehicle may enter

11029272

Date: 2026-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlueA? warning message cannot be reset with fault code P13DF00 or P300685 Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlueA? warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlueA? (SCR) control unit have been processed and corrected; h

11028113

Date: 2026-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) a OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list o

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
SPRINTER 25004

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