Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, the most recent reported on January 9, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V032000 · reported January 9, 2018 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 17,413 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 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.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 17V093000 · reported February 10, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 15,338 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: 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 bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V077000 · reported February 10, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 136,361 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags11
Engine3
Exterior lighting3
Wheels3
Service brakes2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Forward collision avoidance1
Interior lighting1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 14, 2025 · Service brakes
The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting…

Nov 7, 2023 · Engine and engine cooling · 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil with the oil warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN regarding the issue. The vehicle…

Jan 11, 2023 · Steering
The electronic steering lock "jams". The only way to get the ignition to turn is to jack up the front tires to release the pressure on the wheels and jiggle the steering wheel while trying to start the car. Even doing this isn't instantaneous. Sometimes you have to physically wiggle the tires left/right while jiggling…

Jan 25, 2021 · Vehicle speed control · 33,500 miles
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 65 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OFF AND THREE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING ABS AND 2 OTHER NEXT THAT ONE LOOKING LIKE A SWERVE CONTROL OR SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITION AND ANOTHER TIRE LOOKING LIGHT. NOT SURE OF OTHER TWO LIGHT AS THIS WAS MY FIRST DRIVE IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH I HAD DRIVEN AROUND…

Sep 16, 2020 · Engine · 132,977 miles
MERCEDES BENZ 2500 2013 V6 DIESEL. YELLOW ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND THE EBT YELLOW WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND ANOTHER WARNING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THERE ARE 5 MORE ENGINE STARTS REMAINING AND IT WILL NOT START IF DRIVEN MORE THAN 340 MILES. BOTH THE ERG VALVE AND THE EBT TANK AND HEATER HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WE WERE…

Sprinter 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	6	14	0	0
2011	4	14	0	0
2012	2	8	0	0
2013	3	21	0	0
2014	6	38	1	4
2015	14	23	1	0
2016	15	28	0	1

Across all years, the 2020 Sprinter 2500 has the most complaints (80). All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, the most recent reported on January 9, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?: Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 14, 2025.