2019 Mercedes-Benz MetrisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris, most often about the tires. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-340 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Engine20
Wheels20
Service brakes10
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

12 recalls

2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris 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.

75%repaired · 2024 Q3

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 22V-360 · May 20, 2022 · 19,937 vehicles · 15,009 repaired

Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2024 Q1

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 22V-134 · Mar 8, 2022 · 42,132 vehicles · 24,027 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2024 Q1

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 22V-066 · Feb 8, 2022 · 28,743 vehicles · 17,149 repaired

Risk. A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2023 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 21V-055 · Feb 5, 2021 · 84,345 vehicles · 81,070 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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88%repaired · 2022 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 20V-729 · Nov 24, 2020 · 562 vehicles · 493 repaired

Risk. The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

17%repaired · 2022 Q2

Air bags

Recall 20V-340 · Jun 9, 2020 · 12 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2021 Q2

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 19V-715 · Oct 8, 2019 · 15,160 vehicles · 8,131 repaired

Risk. If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2021 Q1

Unknown or other

Recall 19V-693 · Oct 2, 2019 · 19 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2022 Q1

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 19V-666 · Sep 18, 2019 · 29 vehicles · 13 repaired

Risk. The incorrectly mounted or missing spring pins can cause the upholstery carrier to come loose from the head restraint housing, which increases the risk of an…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 19V-545 · Jul 24, 2019 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. The incorrect manual may not describe the proper operation of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q2

Unknown or other

Recall 19V-222 · Mar 20, 2019 · 7 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Metris 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 Metris median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Metris owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes Benz Metris equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Ventus S1 Noble, Tire Size: 225/55/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The cause of the failure was not yet…
Complaint 11617821 · Oct 3, 2024 · 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Complaint 11594284 · Jun 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Complaint 11557261 · Nov 28, 2023

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