CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
Certain 2010-2011 Sprinter vans sold under the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names have passenger-side frontal airbag inflators that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt buckle functioned as intended; however, the SRS warning light had remained constantly illuminated for nearly two years. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with front driver's seat belt buckle failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,857.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where a diagnostic test showed that the wires in the front driverâs side seat belt buckle were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,587.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 built on a Freightliner chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V003000 (Air Bags) however, the contact was unable to locate a service center to repair the vehicle. After contacting the Manufacturer and the local Mercedes-Benz dealer, the contact was referred to Freightliner to have the recall repairs performed. After contacting Freightliner Customer Service, the contact was referred back to Mercedes Benz. Several individuals from Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner had been contacted regarding the issue but neither was willing resolve the safety recall issue. The contact stated that the manufacture
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 equipped with the Tyron Multiband Runflat Tyre Protection system on the inside of the front driverâs and passengerâs side tires. The contact stated that while driving above 60 mph, the vehicle would shudder as if the front driverâs and passengerâs side tires were out of balance. The Tyron Multiband system was installed on the inside of front driverâs and passengerâs side tires to prevent rollovers caused by blowouts. The tire dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that since the Tyron Multiband system was installed, they could not balance the tires and the tires would self-balance after 200 miles. The dealer wa
TAKATA RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP HAS THE PARTS ON ETERNAL BACKORDER. IT HAS BEEN SINCE THE RECALL CAME OUT THAT WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WHAT CAN I DO?
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Seat Belts (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz 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.