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2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 20, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V099000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Feb 20, 2026
117 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
The risk: Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3EAVASOU. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.
Daimler Vans USA, LLCManufacturer number V3EAVASOUView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

2026070002

POWER TRAIN

On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the drivetrain control unit software may not correspond to the current series production configuration. Therefore, it is possible that the energy saving function may not work correctly. An authorized Mercedes-Benz eSprinter dealer will update the drivetrain control unit on the affected vehicles.

2026050008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the software for the DC Box control unit does not correspond to the current series production configuration.

2026050005

Update Reverse Camera Software On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the control unit software for the reversing camera does not meet the current series production configuration. It is possible that after close-range or emergency braking the customer may no longer be able to move the vehicle because complete pressure reduction does not occur in the ESP, and the brake may therefore remain engaged. MBUSA is conducting a service campaign. Authorized Mercedes-Benz eSprinter dealers will update the reverse camera software on the affected vehicles.

LI47-70-N-080294

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

eSprinter model series 907: Intermittent no-start condition Complaint Intermittent no-start condition; partial restart without "Ready" status in display. Concern may be rectified after bus idle and/or circuit 30 deep reset. Cause As a result of inaccuracies in Battery Management System measurements, the BMS may record the following fault codes: P0ABD00 - Battery voltage sensor A in the hybrid/high-voltage battery module has a short circuit to positive. P0B171C - Battery voltage sensor B in the hybrid/high-voltage battery module has a short circuit to positive. The vol-tage value is outside the permissible range P181D12 - The reference voltage at output A has exceeded the limit value. There is a short circuit to positive Remedy Perform a software update of control unit G1/9 - battery management system (BMS) (BMS907)

LI47.70-N-079913

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle not starting after DC charging Complaint Vehicle will not start after DC charging Warning in the instrument cluster related to High-voltage on board electrical system The following fault codes related to stuck contactor can be found in the High Voltage Control units : PTCU - N127 (Powertrain control unit) • P154900 - There is a warning due to overcurrent in the charging system of the high-voltage electric circuit. • P154A00 - There is a warning due to a detected crash event at standstill. • P154B00 - There is a warning due to a stuck contactor. DCB223 - N116/5 (Direct current charge connection unit) • P0E8929 - The input current of the on-board DC charging connection unit is too high. There is an invalid signal. • P2BC500 - The contact ''Positive terminal'' of the contactor in the on-board DC current charge-connection unit is jammed closed • P2BCC00 - The contact ''Negative terminal'' of the contactor in the on-board DC current charge-connection unit is jammed closed. Remedy • Check for a new software availability for DCCU (N24/6 - Direct Current Charge connection Unit). If a new software is available, update the software first. • Reset contactor fault through special procedure without password. ( N24/6 >> Special Procedure >> Resetting of contactor fault.)

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mercedes-Benz Esprinter by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025Viewing010—
2024220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.