Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 31 recalls and 213 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz Metris (model years 2015–2023). The most reported problem area is tires (45 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (42 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 13 | 127 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (127), 2017 (29) and 2018 (28). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz Metris model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 45 | 4 of 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 5 of 9 | |
| Engine | 23 | 4 of 9 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 1 of 9 | |
| Wheels | 21 | 5 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 31 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V070000 | Feb 6, 2026 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 2020, 2022–2023 | 52,360 |
| 25V463000 | Jul 11, 2025 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2020–2023 | 43,422 |
| 23V881000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2022–2023 | 13,726 |
| 23V444000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2021–2023 | 20,500 |
| 22V482000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Tires | 2016–2018 | 24,359 |
| 22V360000 | May 20, 2022 | Communication: auto crash notification | 2019–2021 | 19,937 |
| 22V134000 | Mar 8, 2022 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2017–2022 | 42,132 |
| 22V099000 | Feb 22, 2022 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015–2018 | 17,093 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 5 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.