CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (19 reports).
2014 Mercedes-Benz 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 airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vans can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or detach in a fire
Certain camper and custom vans built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and RAM ProMaster chassis are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers.
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Second Crash
Some Sprinter vans from 2013 and 2014 were built without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
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 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 10 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front exhaust pipe, including the catalytic converter, failed. A flow of unmitigated exhaust gas incinerated the wiring and fuel lines during operation. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 181,810.
THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN SENT TO MERCEDES CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE All of the following has started happening since an exhaust recall was done by Mercedes. In September 2022, we were driving cross country to Denver Colorado and enough codes piled up in the background that we went into limp mode in the middle of 70 MPH highway traffic. This happened without warning and was an extreme safety concern. But I was lucky to be near an exit and already in the right lane. I reset these codes and finished going to Denver the next day. The two Sprinter dealers in Denver were backlogged several weeks; so we spent over $600 trying to troubleshoot the issues with Colorado Fleetworks, a qualified Sprinte
received a recall for the ESP electronic stability control system inApril 2021, dealership made an appointment for May 2021. Then told me the reaper parts were not available, but would contact me asp, . Today, August 26th I checked to see why no notification, was told thy had the parts, but could not get to my project until later October. I told them that date would not work asm I was driving the vehicle to New York beginning October first. They failed to call me, and now put me at the back of the line for repairs. My notice from your office, dated August and received on the 18th go August suggests the time for repair would be one hour. My problem, related to their failure to notify, is I ca
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear wheel speed sensor failed causing the transmission to inadvertently downshift. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the rear wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years later. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
WHEELE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEMS AND NEEDING REPLACED EVERY 3 4 MONTHS
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or detach in a fire; Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Second Crash; 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (19), Service Brakes (14), Vehicle Speed Control (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has been fixed?
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