repaired · 2025 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30), most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-427 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Trailer hitches
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 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 · 2023 Q2
Control module: software
Risk. The ESP may not respond as intended during certain driving scenarios, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. The consumer may not receive information about open safety-recall campaigns, increasing the risk of injury, a crash, or fire.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or…
repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Front: stabilizer bar
Risk. If the vehicle is operated without the additional stabilization, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Leaf spring assembly: leaf
Risk. The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Air bags: side/window
Risk. If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting: fog lights
Risk. The lack of functioning rear fog lamps prevents the enhanced visibility of the vehicle to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Gear box: shaft sector
Do not driveRisk. The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
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 Sprinter (VS30) 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 (VS30) median. How we score
'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30), and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Rolls Away While in ParkLed to recall 21V-972
In owners' words
What Sprinter (VS30) owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while seated in the swivel chair inside the vehicle, she turned the swivel chair around to watch the television and several unknown warning lights started flashing on and off and the vehicle would not start. The contact…
Own a 2019 Sprinter (VS30)?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.