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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12

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

0Recalls
67Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 12

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 is a full-size commercial van aimed squarely at fleet operators, small businesses, and the fast-growing adventure-van conversion market. Positioned as a premium workhorse, it competes in a segment where payload capacity and upfitting flexibility often take priority over passenger-car-style safety ratings. That tension is worth examining closely before you buy.

VERDICT

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 67 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 Sprinter 2500 12 for its premium interior quality relative to competitors, its broad upfitting ecosystem, and its commanding road presence. Most professional assessments focus heavily on cargo utility, driving dynamics, and technology features rather than crash-test performance, which reflects the van's primary commercial positioning.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

8reported crash
4reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSteering 15Power Train 14Unknown Or Other 9Service Brakes 9Electrical System 8Engine 5

Other Sprinter 2500 12 years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 2019. Methodology · Disclosure