The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 297,617 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)21V0420002021-02-0348,667 affected
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Consequence
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
AIR BAGS19V0040002019-01-0888,388 affected
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
EQUIPMENT17V7860002017-12-08550 affected
Defect
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become…
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall"…
AIR BAGS17V0930002017-02-1015,338 affected
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain…
Consequence
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
AIR BAGS16V0770002016-02-10136,361 affected
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14V7640002014-12-018,279 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120003.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model…
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438…
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
19
SERVICE BRAKES
14
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
10
1crashes
ENGINE
6
1crashes
WHEELS
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1fires
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
Total complaints83
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 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 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…”
“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…”
“Wheele speed sensor problems and needing replaced every 3 4 months”
“Wheele speed sensor problems and needing replaced every 3 4 months”
“Wheel speed sensor on vehicle has malfunctioned multiple times. When speed sensor malfunctions the vehicle speed surges and operates erratically on its own. Condition happens when vehicle is in motion. Conditions happen at different speeds”
“Wheel speed sensor on vehicle has malfunctioned multiple times. When speed sensor malfunctions the vehicle speed surges and operates erratically on its own. Condition happens when vehicle is in motion. Conditions happen at different speeds”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE20014 Opened 2020-09-21 · closed 2021-03-30
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers to identify incidents related to Rear Wheel Speed Sensors (RWSS) failures. ODI's analysis identified 6,710 incidents of RWSS failure (unique VINs) in MY…
InvestigationPE20014 Opened 2020-09-21 · closed 2021-03-30
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers to identify incidents related to Rear Wheel Speed Sensors (RWSS) failures. ODI's analysis identified 6,710 incidents of RWSS failure (unique VINs) in MY…
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