2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

20142016
Complaints
29
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
14

Worst 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Steering Defects

#23 complaints

Airbags

#33 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Steering Defects
4
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Crashes
Fires
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Airbags
3
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Crashes
Fires
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Unintended Acceleration
3
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Fires
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Electrical Faults
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Engine Problems
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Diesel Fuel System
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Fuel System
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Seat Belt Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Seat-Related Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Brakes
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Body Structure
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Suspension Failures
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Tire Defects
1
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Wheel Issues
1
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Recalls for 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~240,796 vehicles.

20V663000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
~47,667 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

19V238000Seats
~12 affected

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

19V003000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~71,301 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 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 driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

19V004000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~88,388 affected

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 equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

17V786000Other Equipment
~550 affected

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 clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V092000Diesel Fuel System
~2 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

17V094000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~2 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

17V093000Airbags
~15,338 affected

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 functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.

16V351000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~3 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.

16V261000Body Structure
~55 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has 29 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 14 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (4 complaints); Airbags (3 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 240,796 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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