NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 Safety Record
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 67 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This absence of evaluation means NHTSA has published no star ratings for the vehicle, and our own Safety Index computation cannot be applied. The federal record shows a Light burden band for recalls and owner complaints. Specifically, there are zero open recall campaigns on file, and 67 unverified owner complaints have been lodged. Given the lack of crash-test data, consumers cannot form a crash-safety conclusion for this model year based on available NHTSA information.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 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 | 67 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12?
The 2019 Sprinter 2500 12 has not been rated by NHTSA in any crash-test category. No frontal, side, or rollover crash rating exists for this model year. Consumers seeking federal crash-test data for the Sprinter line may consider model years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, but those results do not apply to the 2019 Sprinter 2500 12. This model year recorded zero recalls. Its complaint volume is 67 reports. Within these complaints, owners report 8 alleged crash events, 4 alleged fire incidents, and 4 alleged injuries. These reports are unverified by NHTSA. Potential buyers should review the complaints, particularly those citing the steering and power train systems.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year in the federal record. Shoppers should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall status can change.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12?
NHTSA has logged 67 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The top alleged problem areas are Steering with 15 reports, Power Train with 14, Service Brakes with 9, Unknown Or Other with 9, Electrical System with 8, and Engine with 5. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
67 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12?
Any used buyer of this specific 2019 unit should run the vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no recall has been opened or left unrepaired on that individual vehicle. Recall status is VIN-specific and can change after a vehicle changes hands.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Sprinter 2500 12, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and no crash-safety comparison to other vehicles can be drawn from federal data.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, but buyers should confirm their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov because recall filings can occur at any time.
- The 67 unverified owner complaints include 15 alleged Steering issues and 14 alleged Power Train issues, the two largest complaint clusters in the federal record for this model year.
- Tested sibling years, specifically 2021 through 2024, do carry NHTSA Safety Index scores ranging from 39 to 43, but those scores apply to those tested configurations only and cannot be applied to the untested 2019 model year.
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 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 67 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 67 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 2019.
- 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.