CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (12 reports).
2015 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.
Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss
Certain Sprinter vans have power steering return line hoses that can detach at their connection points under some operating conditions.
Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk in a Crash
Certain shuttle vehicles built on Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250 platforms and equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Causing Injury
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in these vans may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
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.
Fuel Tank May Leak After Impact, Raising Fire Risk
Certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 diesel vans were built without a protective plate on the front of the fuel tank and without a foam ring at the filler neck.
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.
Loose driveshaft can puncture fuel tank and cause fire
Certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans were built without a driveshaft catch strap.
Missing roof crash pads raise injury risk for unbelted passengers
Some 2015-2016 Sprinter vans built with super-high roofs may be missing the required roof crash pads.
Windows May Separate From Vehicle in a Crash
Some vans had multiple layers of paint applied during manufacturing.
Incorrect load label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, built between April 29 and December 15, 2015, have a tire pressure label that lists a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed to carry.
Oil Leak Can Drip on Hot Engine and Cause Fire
Certain 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 diesel vehicles built between February 28, 2014 and January 22, 2015 may leak oil from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Door May Be Hard to Open After a Severe Front Crash
Some 2015 Sprinter vehicles built between July and October 2014 may have an abutting wedge, a part attached to the door jamb to make the doors easier to open after a severe frontal impact, installed incorrectly.
Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission inadvertently downshifted into third gear and the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear wheel speed sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and the failure was remedied. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet ava
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE THE REAR SPEED SENSORS ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT SPEED SENSORS FAIL AND I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO AS WELL AS I BELIEVE THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WAS EFFECTED BY MY FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURES. THE FIRST SENSOR FAILED 30 DAYS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 19,000 MILES. THE SECOND SENSOR FAILED ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER.
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES WILL PULSATE WHEN YOU TRY TO STOP AT THE ACCELERATED LEVEL YOU MUST PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO STOP. THEN 3 LIGHTS APPEAR ON DASH, ABS,TIRE AND TRACTION. WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEAR THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE BUT CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF FOR THE DAY THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS ARE GONE FROM DASH AND THE VEHICLES RUNS PROPER FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS ISSUE IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT.
WE WERE TRAVELING ON FLAT, OPEN INTERSTATE ROADWAY IN RAINY WEATHER AT NIGHT WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY. I NOTICED THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT DOWNSHIFTED AND FELT LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING HARD. I LOOKED AT SPEEDOMETER AND SPEED HAD INCREASED BY MORE THAN 5 MPH OVER WHAT CRUISE WAS SET IN A MATTER OF 4 SECONDS OR SO. I THEN APPLIED PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE BRAKE SYSTEM PULSED 4 TIMES, AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT APPEAR TO DISENGAGE. I THEN HIT BRAKES AGAIN, AND PUSHED THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVEL TOWARD DASH AND CRUISE DISENGAGED THIS TIME. DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS EVENT, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASH FO
BOTH REAR WHEEL SENSORS WENT OUT WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. ONE 6,000 MILES, THE OTHER 8,000 MILES. BOTH HIGHWAY DRIVING NO ROUGH ROAD
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss; Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk in a Crash; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Causing Injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (12), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (11), Service Brakes (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.