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Mercedes-Benz Metris Recalls

NHTSA safety recall results (31)

Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Recall date
2026-02-05
Recall no.
26V070000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Recall consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.

Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

Recall date
2025-07-10
Recall no.
25V463000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Recall consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will inspect and repair the infotainment system connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2GARPIN.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

Recall date
2023-12-20
Recall no.
23V881000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Recall consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAPUM2. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-444.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

Recall date
2023-06-25
Recall no.
23V444000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Recall consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.

Tires

Recall date
2022-07-06
Recall no.
22V482000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."

Recall consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.

Electrical system: Software

Recall date
2022-05-19
Recall no.
22V360000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Recall consequence
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Recall action
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall date
2022-03-07
Recall no.
22V134000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.

Recall consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall action
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall date
2022-02-21
Recall no.
22V099000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.

Recall consequence
A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Fluid

Recall date
2022-02-07
Recall no.
22V066000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.

Recall consequence
A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.

Seat belts

Recall date
2021-07-06
Recall no.
21V513000

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Recall consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recall action
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.