NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Safety Record
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 7 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, and therefore carries no star ratings. The federal record shows a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, with 7 recall campaigns covering electrical, structural, fuel system, and body concerns. A single owner complaint is on file. This information comprises the full safety profile available for this model year.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and has 7 recall campaigns on record according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 lands in the Moderate recall and complaint burden band, driven primarily by its 7 recall campaigns rather than by complaint volume, which is minimal at 1 reported allegation. The recall record is notably diverse in scope: two separate instrument cluster illumination campaigns affect the 2019-2022 range, a critical fastener recall targets partition structure across 2019-2023 vehicles, a paint topcoat recall covers 2021-2023 units, and a fuel pump recall spans 2021-2023 models. That breadth means many 2022 units may be subject to multiple concurrent campaigns. The single tire complaint adds no statistical weight but is part of the complete record. No tested sibling years exist for this model in the data we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test result to reference as context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have any recalls?
The 7 recall campaigns for this model year address instrument cluster illumination failures in the electrical system, critical partition fasteners in the structure, topcoat paint defects in the body, a fuel pump concern in the gasoline delivery system, and a second instrument cluster recall covering the 2019-2022 model range. NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V930000
Risk: A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.
Reported 2024-12-13
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS23V876000
Risk: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.
Reported 2023-12-21
STRUCTURE:BODY23V806000
Risk: An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for
Reported 2023-12-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V444000
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.
Reported 2023-06-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V204000
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.
Reported 2023-03-24
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW23V101000
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.
Reported 2023-02-17
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL22V796000
Risk: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.
Reported 2022-10-21
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
The 2022 Sprinter 1500 has 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. That single unverified allegation names Tires as the component of concern. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with the complaint in the federal record. All complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 presents a notable recall burden for prospective buyers. With 7 distinct recall campaigns issued for this model year, it is imperative to verify the VIN of any specific vehicle at nhtsa.gov to ascertain which, if any, of these campaigns remain open and require dealer remediation.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Sprinter 1500, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Seven recall campaigns are on file for this model year, spanning instrument cluster illumination, critical structural fasteners, body topcoat paint, and fuel pump delivery, making a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov essential.
- The single owner complaint on record names Tires as the alleged concern and is an unverified allegation with no associated crashes, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
- Several of the 7 recall campaigns span multi-year ranges that include the 2022 model year, so a given vehicle may be subject to more than one open campaign simultaneously.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 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 7 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2022.
- 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.