repaired · 2025 Q4
Structure: critical fasteners
Risk. A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-806 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Structure: critical fasteners
Risk. Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the…
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a…
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repaired · 2024 Q4
Internal: park pawl
Risk. Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…
repaired · 2024 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Passenger side frontal: cushion
Risk. Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Sprinter 4500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sprinter 4500 median. How we score
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