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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is a fully electric full-size cargo van aimed at last-mile delivery fleets, small businesses, and commercial operators ready to make the switch to zero-emission hauling. It occupies a specialized corner of the commercial van segment, blending the established Sprinter nameplate's reputation for cargo versatility with a battery-electric drivetrain designed for urban and regional routes.

VERDICT

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the eSprinter for its practical cargo flexibility and the refinement expected from the Mercedes-Benz commercial lineup, noting that the cabin offers a more polished environment than most competing work vans. Driving dynamics are described as composed for a vehicle of its size, and the electric powertrain is seen as a logical fit for structured urban delivery routes.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other Esprinter years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Esprinter 2025. Methodology · Disclosure