NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Safety Record
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. This means federal star ratings are absent for the model year, and our Safety Index cannot be computed. The lack of crash-test data prevents any assessment of the vehicle's occupant protection in a controlled collision; its safety performance in such scenarios remains unknown. The record shows a Light burden band for recalls and complaints. Six recall campaigns address issues across electrical, structural, body, and air bag systems. Eight owner complaints have been registered, none involving crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band based on six recall campaigns and eight owner complaints recorded in 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 enters the market without published crash-test data from NHTSA, leaving a gap in its safety profile. Its six recalls, while placing it in the Light recall and complaint burden band, bear closer examination. Two of these campaigns specifically target the instrument cluster, signaling a persistent electrical issue that Daimler Vans USA addressed in separate actions. Of particular note is an airbag recall, which applies only to vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel seats; VIN-level verification is thus critical for owners. The model year has generated eight owner complaints, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. No tested sibling years exist within the NHTSA program to offer crash-performance context for the 2022 Sprinter 3500.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
The six recall campaigns for this model year cover: instrument cluster illumination failures appearing in two separate campaigns, a critical-fasteners concern involving partition structures, a topcoat paint defect affecting body panels, and a side and window air bag issue specific to vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel seats. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the data provided for this model year.
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
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 3500?
Eight owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Sprinter 3500, covering Unknown or Other issues (3 alleged reports), Service Brakes (2), and one each for Forward Collision Avoidance, Electronic Stability Control, Electrical System, and Engine. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Six recall campaigns have been issued. Any prospective owner should verify the repair status of these open recalls for a specific vehicle by checking its VIN on nhtsa.gov.
- The 2022 Sprinter 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Two of the six recalls address instrument cluster illumination failures, both issued by Daimler Vans USA and covering overlapping model-year ranges that include 2022.
- One recall is specific to 2022 Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel seats, targeting a side and window air bag concern that may not apply to all units.
- Shoppers and owners should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall repair completion varies from vehicle to vehicle regardless of whether a campaign was announced.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 8 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. 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 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. 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 3500 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.