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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12

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

0Recalls
5Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 12

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 is a full-size van occupying the premium end of the commercial and lifestyle cargo van segment. Aimed at small-business operators, upfitters, and adventure-minded buyers who want Mercedes refinement alongside serious hauling capability, the Sprinter 1500 sits at the lighter-duty end of the Sprinter family, balancing payload practicality with a more car-like driving experience than most work vans offer.

VERDICT

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 5 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 regard the Sprinter 1500 as a standout in its segment for cabin refinement and driving composure, noting that the interior materials and overall fit feel a clear step above typical work vans. Most praise the upright, airy cabin and the range of configuration options, while acknowledging that the ownership experience and dealer network can feel uneven compared to more mainstream commercial van alternatives.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 2Electrical System 1Engine 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1
Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 2020. Methodology · Disclosure