No complaints are listed for the 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2021-02-03. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Consequence: If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-01-09. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-04-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.
Consequence: The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-02-10. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from depl (excerpt)
Consequence: If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-02-10. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's fr (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
108 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 52 |
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| ENGINE | 13 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 6 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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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
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
11034416
Date: 2026-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present, including but not limited to: 134800, 134900, 11B300, 11EC00, 15E100, 155700, 162500. Additional event
11031943
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. a ? See Pic. 1 for an example of a broken bracket. 2. Transmission bell housing cracked or broken at the e
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
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
11026891
Date: 2025-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Clunking noise on load change or gear engagement Complaint Clunking noise can be heard on some load changes or when changing from N->R or N->D Cause Movement of transfer case splines Remedy Apply bearing retainer (green) Loctite to both output shaft splines of the transfer case. Loctite 648, 609 and
11023983
Date: 2025-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: a ?Engine oil level currently inoperative. See Attachment: Message "Engine oil