CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls
Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit on these Sprinter 3500 vans may become disabled.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
Certain 2012 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, sold under the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names, have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these Sprinter vans can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE DASH BOARD HAD 4 {ECM, ABS, TRACTION AND SKID} LIGHTS, REDUCED SPEED TO 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RPM INCREASED OVER 3000 LOST ABILITY FOR ABS, STEARING CONTROL AND SPEED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS P003A AND P0037 POINTING TO BOTH REAR WHEEL SPEED SONSORS.
ABS SPEED SENSOR, TRACTION REAR SPEED SENSOR FAULT CODE C0037 AND C003A. SPEED REDUCES TO 20MPH HIGH ENGINE RPM REV OVER 3000 RPM
2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500: Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.