NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Safety Record
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has not been evaluated by NHTSA, leaving it without a federal Safety Index score or star ratings for crash protection. This absence of data does not provide an indication of the vehicle's safety performance. The federal record does show a light recall and complaint burden: one recall campaign has been issued, and zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. This offers a limited but clear starting point for assessing this vehicle's safety record.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign related to pedestrian warning sound deficiency, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter?
For the 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, the most notable safety item on its record is the single recall issued concerning the pedestrian alert system, categorized under back-over prevention. This is a critical function given the eSprinter's design as a large commercial van, where limited rear visibility presents an inherent safety challenge for pedestrians. Zero owner complaints have been registered with NHTSA for this model year. The eSprinter is currently in the "Light" burden band, indicating a low volume of combined recalls and complaints relative to the overall vehicle population, although this designation is not a crash-safety grade. No NHTSA crash-test data is available for this model year, nor do any sibling years exist to provide further crash context. The pedestrian alert system recall stands as the primary actionable safety consideration for the 2025 eSprinter.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter have any recalls?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter has one recall campaign on record, issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. It addresses back-over prevention, specifically a failure to produce sufficient pedestrian warning sounds at low speeds. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in connection with this campaign, but owners should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the remedy has been completed on their specific vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT26V099000
Risk: Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3EAVASOU. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.
Reported 2026-02-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter. There are no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths associated with this model year in the federal complaint database. No component areas have been flagged through unverified consumer allegations at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter shows a critical safety alert regarding its pedestrian warning system. Any used or pre-owned unit requires a VIN check at nhtsa.gov to confirm remedy of this recall. An unresolved recall transfers with the vehicle, irrespective of ownership history.
- The 2025 Esprinter has one active recall covering a failure to produce sufficient pedestrian warning sounds, a back-over prevention issue specific to this model year that owners should resolve through the Daimler Vans USA remedy process.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Esprinter, meaning no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year and no Safety Index score can be assigned or compared.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, though this figure reflects the vehicle's limited time in the market and should not be interpreted as a confirmed safety endorsement.
- Shoppers and fleet buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to verify whether the pedestrian alert recall has been completed on any specific 2025 Esprinter unit before taking ownership.
FAQ2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter safety questions
Was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Esprinter 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.