2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recalls

16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V042000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement49KunitsFeb 202120V663000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcSteering recallThe hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing…Steering & suspensionFree repair48KunitsOct 202019V004000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement88KunitsJan 201919V003000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement71KunitsJan 201918V113000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcEquipment recallThe unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.EquipmentFree replacement17unitsFeb 201817V786000 · Midwest Automotive Designs, LlcEquipment recallThese vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged…EquipmentFree replacement550unitsDec 201717V650000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcEquipment recallThe label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.EquipmentFree replacement2unitsOct 201717V592000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcPower Train recallThe affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.Engine & powertrainFree repair109unitsSep 201717V364000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcEquipment recallThe affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.EquipmentFree replacement1,257unitsJun 201717V149000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcPower Train recallThe bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.Engine & powertrainFree repair892unitsMar 201717V093000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.Air bagsFree repair15KunitsFeb 201716V853000 · Midwest Automotive Designs, LlcSeat Belts recallThe affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash.Seats & beltsFree replacement28unitsNov 201616V670000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcSeat Belts recallThe bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.Seats & beltsFree repair271unitsSep 201616V351000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcStructure recallThe affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.Body & latchesFree repair3unitsMay 201616V261000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcStructure recallThe affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from…Body & latchesFree repair55unitsApr 201616V093000 · Daimler Vans Usa, LlcEquipment recallThe affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is…EquipmentFree replacement2,278unitsFeb 2016