NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 Safety Record
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 lacks crash-test ratings from NHTSA; the agency has not evaluated this model. Consequently, no federal Safety Index score is available. The federal record on this vehicle shows zero open recall campaigns. Owner-reported complaints total five, none of which involved a crash or injury.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls 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 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12?
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 has no recorded recall campaigns. This absence of recalls is notable for a vehicle in the Light burden band, though it does not certify freedom from defects. NHTSA records show only five unverified owner complaints for this model year. The single alleged fire report within this small complaint set warrants attention; fire allegations, even unverified, carry significant risk context. There are no tested sibling model years available in the NHTSA data, precluding structural comparisons based on adjacent crash-test results.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 have any recalls?
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. There are no recall-related park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12?
Five unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components named in those unverified reports are Unknown Or Other, the Electrical System, the Engine, Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, and the Fuel and Propulsion System. One of the five alleged complaints involves fire. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12?
Any used purchase of this model year should begin with a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov, because recall remedies may or may not have been completed on an individual vehicle even when the campaign itself shows as closed at the model level.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2020 Sprinter 1500 12, meaning no federal safety defect or noncompliance remedy was mandated for this model year in the data we cover.
- One of the five unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year alleges a fire, a category that warrants attention even at low complaint volumes because of the potential severity involved.
- The complaint record flags the Electrical System, Engine, Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Fuel and Propulsion System as named components in unverified reports, spanning both active-safety and powertrain areas.
- No NHTSA crash-test results exist for the 2020 Sprinter 1500 12, and no tested sibling years for this model are available in the data we cover, leaving shoppers without any federal structural crash-safety benchmark for this vehicle.
FAQ2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 safety questions
Was the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 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 0 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 12 2020.
- 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.