repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-480 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control
2Air bags
2Exterior lighting
2Engine
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 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 · 2018 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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…
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
2012 vs. every other Sprinter 2500 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 2500 median. How we score
'07'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 safety ratings
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 CARGO VAN RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor FailureLed to recall 21V-042
In owners' words
What Sprinter 2500 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on various occasions after coming to a stop at a traffic signal, the vehicle was stalling and shaking while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the engine revved loudly before accelerating. No warning…
Wheel speed sensor malfunction, partially addressed in NHTSA recall ID: 21V042 Why only rear speed sensors? As of Aug. 2, 2022, I am facing the replacement of both front speed sensors one of which was replaced a year ago. No ABS braking, No stability control, faulty parts creating on going safety…
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