NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 Safety Record
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving its Safety Index uncalculated and star ratings absent. Federal data does indicate a Light recall and complaint burden band. Six recall campaigns have been issued, addressing electrical, structural, body, and air bag systems. No owner complaints have been logged with NHTSA. This presents an incomplete picture of its safety profile without crash-test performance data.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries six recall campaigns under a 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 shows no unverified consumer allegations filed with NHTSA. Its recall and complaint burden rests in the Light band, indicating low activity compared to the wider vehicle population. Six recall campaigns have been issued. These address four distinct system categories: electrical instrument cluster illumination, structural critical fasteners, body topcoat, and side and window air bags. The air bag recall is specific to 2022 models equipped with optional front swivel seats, marking it as a year-specific issue. There are no crash-test results from adjacent model years in the NHTSA data for contextual comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 have any recalls?
The 2022 Sprinter 4500 is covered by six recall campaigns. Components involved are the instrument cluster illumination (two separate campaigns), partition structure critical fasteners, body topcoat paint, and electrically adjustable front swivel-seat side and window air bags. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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 4500?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed against the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500. No components, crash allegations, fire allegations, injury allegations, or death allegations appear in the complaint record. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, the absence of any reports is noted as a data point, not a safety certification.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500?
Six recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 Sprinter 4500. This is the most notable safety information for this model year. Owners should verify the recall status of any specific unit on the NHTSA website using its VIN, ensuring all necessary repairs have been completed.
- The 2022 Sprinter 4500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Six recall campaigns are on record for this model year, covering instrument cluster illumination, structural critical fasteners, body topcoat paint, and side and window air bags, with the air bag recall limited to units equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel seats.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against this model year, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal complaint database.
- Prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any of the six recall campaigns remain open and unresolved on a specific 2022 Sprinter 4500 unit.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 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 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500. 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 4500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500. 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.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 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.