NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 Safety Ratings
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 scores 43 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Weak), 0 recalls, and 16 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A 1-star rollover rating immediately places the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger Van under scrutiny. This vehicle further lacks published NHTSA crash-test scores for both frontal and side protection, leaving significant gaps in its safety profile. These omissions, coupled with the poor rollover performance, contribute to a Safety Index score of 43/100, categorizing the Sprinter 2500 in the Weak band.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger Van holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 43/100 and a 1-star NHTSA rollover rating with a 99 percent rollover risk, sourced from federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 2 Vans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 43 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 1 stars |
| Rollover risk | 99% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 16 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 2 of 2 Vans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15?
The 2023 Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger Van edges its predecessor by a single point, moving from the 2022 index of 42/100 to 43/100, yet both years sit firmly in the Weak band. That marginal gain does not represent a meaningful safety improvement. Drilling into the index breakdown reveals a stark imbalance: the avoidance-tech sub-score of 8.5 out of 10 and a perfect defect-record sub-score of 20 out of 20 (reflecting zero recalls) are genuine strengths. What drags the composite score down is crash protection, which contributes only 14 out of a possible 70 points. That low figure is driven almost entirely by the 1-star rollover rating and the complete absence of frontal and side crash-test data from NHTSA. For a 15-passenger van carrying families or commercial groups, the rollover picture is the defining safety story of this model year. The 99 percent rollover risk figure is the highest-risk category NHTSA assigns, and it is the number that most clearly separates this 2023 vehicle from a safer outcome on the index.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Sprinter 2500 15 scored 1 out of 5 stars for rollover, with a 99 percent rollover risk. Its dynamic tip test result was "No Tip." No overall, frontal, or side impact protection scores exist; NHTSA has not rated this vehicle in those categories. Shoppers cannot consult federal crash-test data for frontal or side impact scenarios.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18786
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No components have been flagged, no park-outside advisory exists, and no do-not-drive order is on file for this model year. While a clean recall record contributes to the defect-record portion of the Safety Index, buyers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15?
Sixteen unverified consumer allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine (5 reports), Unknown Or Other (4), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), and Power Train (4), with Steering and Service Brakes each drawing 2 reports. Zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in those filings.
16 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15?
Before purchasing this 3-year-old van, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm no new campaigns have been opened since the vehicle was built. Verify that the zero-recall status documented here has not changed, and confirm any optional lane departure warning equipment was actually installed if that feature matters to your safety priorities.
- The 2023 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a fact that directly earns a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score within the 43/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA assigned this 2023 van a 1-star rollover rating with a 99 percent rollover risk, the most severe rollover classification available, and this single rating is the primary weight pulling crash protection down to 14 out of 70 points.
- Frontal and side crash-test ratings are not available from NHTSA for this model year, meaning buyers have no federal star-rating data for the two most common collision types.
- Sixteen unverified consumer allegations on file for this model year cluster around the Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, and Power Train, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged in those submissions.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 places
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 safety questions
Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 43 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 earned 1 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 99%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 16 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15. 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.
Other Sprinter 2500 15 years
Rivals in Van (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 12 | 43/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18786), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 15 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 2 of 2 in the Van class for 2023.
- 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.