NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Safety Record
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings. What the federal record does show is a Light recall and complaint burden band, 6 recall campaigns covering suspension fasteners, wiring, and structural components, and only 2 owner complaints on file with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The absence of crash-test data means neither safety nor risk can be inferred from test scores alone for this model year.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries 6 federal recall campaigns rated in the Light burden band, according to NHTSA 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 sits in the Light recall and complaint burden band, meaning its combined federal record is among the lower-volume tiers tracked by MotorCaliber. The 6 recall campaigns are notable in that they span both safety-critical chassis areas, specifically front and rear suspension fastener integrity and wiring harness integrity, and a structural partition fastener concern that extends across a multi-year production window. Two of the wiring recalls and the front suspension recall are specific to the 2023 model year, making them year-specific risks rather than carryover issues. The complaint file is very thin at 2 unverified reports with no recorded crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. No NHTSA-tested sibling years exist in the data provided to use as a crash-performance reference point.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have any recalls?
The 2023 Sprinter 1500 carries 6 recalls targeting rear leaf spring U-bolts, two separate wiring concerns including a loose 12-volt ground connection and a chafing main wiring harness, a structural partition fastener issue shared with model years back to 2019, and an improperly secured front left suspension strut bolt. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the supplied campaign data, but owners should verify open status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE24V517000
Risk: An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
Reported 2024-07-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING24V225000
Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HVERSL.
Reported 2024-03-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING24V166000
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEFHAU.
Reported 2024-03-01
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
SUSPENSION:FRONT23V849000
Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left suspension strut bolt connection and repair the body contact surface as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.
Reported 2023-12-15
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
Only 2 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year. The top reported components are Electronic Stability Control and a child seat concern, each appearing once. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as defects by NHTSA.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
A notable concern for the 2023 Sprinter 1500 centers on its recall activity. Prospective owners should be aware that any used model may have open recall repairs. The vehicle's VIN should be checked on nhtsa.gov prior to purchase to determine the completion status of the 6 issued recall campaigns.
- The 2023 model year has two distinct wiring recalls specific to this year, one involving a potentially loose 12-volt ground connection and one involving a wiring harness that may chafe against a drivetrain component, both issued by Daimler Vans USA.
- A front left suspension strut bolt recall is specific to 2023 Sprinter vehicles and addresses a fastener that may not be properly secured, a condition with direct steering and handling safety implications.
- The rear leaf spring U-bolt recall covers both 2023 and 2024 model years, meaning this is a recently identified concern that emerged after the 2023 vehicle was already in service.
- With only 2 unverified owner complaints on file and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the NHTSA complaint database, the complaint record for this model year is exceptionally sparse, though this reflects reported volume only and not crash-test performance.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 6 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. 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 Sprinter 1500 2023.
- 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.