ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 45 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and brakes categories. 18 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 134 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| Oct 2021 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb 2022 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 9 |
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 10 |
| Sep 2022 | 2 | 12 |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 13 |
| Nov 2022 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 15 |
| Mar 2023 | 2 | 17 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 18 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 19 |
| Aug 2023 | 1 | 20 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 21 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 22 |
| Dec 2023 | 1 | 23 |
| Jan 2024 | 2 | 25 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 26 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 27 |
| Jul 2024 | 2 | 29 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 30 |
| Nov 2024 | 2 | 32 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 33 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 34 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | 35 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 36 |
| Aug 2025 | 2 | 38 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | 41 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 42 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 44 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 45 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Driver assistance1320.0%
- Electrical1015.4%
- Brakes913.8%
- Powertrain (other)57.7%
- Engine57.7%
- Body & structure46.2%
- Visibility34.6%
- Fuel system34.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
18 campaigns 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.govSTRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. When the right turn signal is activated and the steering wheel is turned right, the windshield wipers activate unexpectedly. Diagnostic codes B230015 and B230615 are stored, indicating windshield wiper switch and wipe/wash malfunction. Concern appears related to the steering column multifunction switch/module. This affects driver visibility and steering-column control functions during turning/signaling.
- NHTSA ID
- 11744838
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2026
I am a Amazon driver and my dsp makes us drive with very bad safety hazards on the vehicle the step up platform on the vehicle is broken brakes are terrible and the airbag sensors and tire pressure sensors are not working and very bad.
- NHTSA ID
- 11729522
- Incident
- Apr 6, 2026
Got in a serious accident due to the crosswind assist malfunctioning totalled car and got tickets for bad driving when it wasnt my fault the car took control and I couldn't halo what happended - they arrested me thinking i was drunk (dont drink) it was a nighmare help!!!! I have court 4/29 - this is very time senansative!
- NHTSA ID
- 11728470
- Incident
- Mar 21, 2026
Following Jayco and Entegra instructions, I delivered my coach to Blue Compass RV. It has now been more than SIX MONTHS out of service. Jayco Pre-Authorization has denied the required battery replacement and referred me to the battery manufacturer, even though Entegra bulletins and recall procedures identify and correct the conditions that caused the damage. Completed Recall and TSB Work Approved by Entegra and Jayco · 22-075 (TSB) A/C Electrical Connection Instructions, September 2022. Replaces WAGO connectors. · 22-076 (TSB) Firefly Terminator G4 Tap Connector, September 2022. Corrects communication errors within the lithium battery network. · 23-101 (TSB) Front Spotlight Electrical Update, April 2023, revised September 2023. Mitigates spotlight over current that can affect Firefly. Adds harness, relay, and software. · 23-120 (TSB) Renogy Inverter Settings, November 2023. Updates parameters; requires Battery Type = LF16 and custom set points. · 23-123 (TSB) Alternator Fuse Replacement, December 2023. Replaces 300 A MRBF with 200 A MRBF. Confirms alternator charging 30 to 100 A on Samkoon. · 24-015 (TSB) Renogy Battery Firmware Update, September 2024. Updates BMS to v137.4.5 to address alternator not charging the battery. Includes state-of-charge calibration. · 24V-160 / 2024-141 (Recall) Renogy Lithium Battery Firmware Update, May 2024, revised August 2024. Recall firmware to v137.4.4. Inspection identifies stuck contactors and requires battery replacement when found. Service bulletins 23-120, 23-123, and 24-015 show that the system ran with outdated inverter and alternator settings, an oversized alternator fuse, and battery firmware that interfered with proper charging. These factors accelerate cell imbalance and degradation. Only after Entegra-approved updates were applied did the full extent of battery degradation become evident. Replacing the battery earlier would have risked repeat failure.
- NHTSA ID
- 11709064
- Incident
- Jul 7, 2025
Sprinter hood came unlatched and flew up smashing the windshield. Luckily we were able to pull over safely.
- NHTSA ID
- 11694263
- Incident
- Oct 16, 2025
While driving in the freeway, the crosswind assist feature over-engaged and skewed the vehicle dangerously while also drastically slowing the vehicle and causing a hazardous near collision with the following vehicle. The system is way too aggressive and cannot be turned off or desensitized.
- NHTSA ID
- 11693693
- Incident
- Sep 29, 2025
I had the same issues as identified in a current recall entitled: Model 907 Sprinter. Model Year 2019-2022 Update Instrument Cluster Software. In my case the instrument cluster remained non-functional upon vehicle start-up exactly like the recall with an added problem of the ignition push button would not shut off the vehicle. I was left with a vehicle I could not shut off without an operational instrument cluster. While my model year and model number match this recall, for some reason my VIN number was not included in the recall so the dealer will not upgrade the software and fix this problem. The scope of this recall must be corrected to include my VIN number.
- NHTSA ID
- 11691714
- Incident
- Oct 4, 2025
CRITICAL SAFETY CONCERN: Vehicle shifts into NEUTRAL during normal start sequence, could roll over passengers. Component of concern: Electronic "Wiper" stalk shifter is easily shifted into NEUTRAL during normal start sequence. Problem encountered several times in our 2021 Mercedes Sprinter- the stalk shifter is located directly in front of the "START/STOP" ignition button. To start the vehicle, you must: 1) Press and hold the brake 2) Reach under the shifter and press the "START/STOP" button The problem is pressing the brake is also the "safety interlock" for shifting out of PARK. The breakout force on the shifter stalk is VERY LOW, causing it to be inadvertently shifted into NEUTRAL during a normal start sequence. This is a safety concern, because often we will start the vehicle, and then exit the drivers seat to load passengers (small children and/or wheelchair users). The vehicle does not give any indication (no physical movement of the shifter) of shifting out of park- other than white letter on mid-dash indicator going from "P" to "N". The vehicle could easily be shifted into NEUTRAL and run over passengers during the loading operations.
- NHTSA ID
- 11683080
- Incident
- Aug 25, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
POWER TRAIN
Sprinter 907 ‑ Oil leak in area of wheel hub / rear axle shaft Complaint Oil leak in the area of the wheel hub Cause Insufficient sealing with previous axle shaft with single sealing lip Remedy New axle shafts have been created with a dual lip style seal. New part numbers: A 906 350 37 10 ‑‑> A 907 350 19 03 ( left / ring gear 215 ) A 906 350 38 10 ‑‑> A 907 350 20 03 ( right / ring gear 215 ) A 906 350 39 10 ‑‑> A 907 350 21 03 ( left / ring gear 245 ) A 906 350 40 10 ‑‑> A 907 350 22 03 ( right / ring gear 245 )
ENGINE
EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. NOTE: This LI supersedes LI14.20‑N‑073813, which is no longer valid. Cause Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the desired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized Complaint Customer may state the warning message or indicator accompanied by acoustic tone alerting the sliding door is ajar when the door is completely closed Cause There are several reasons that lead to the failure occurring: ‑ Mechanical damage through bending when loading and unloading ‑ Worn contact plates ‑‑> After detachment of silver plating, the coper plate is corroded ‑ Movement of sliding door/body when driving ‑‑> Contact pins do not always make contact with contact plate ‑‑> Central locking system fault message in instrument cluster Remedy In a problem case, replace contact switch for vehicles with +T50/+T55/+EL9 or contact plate with A4478201903 Check the fit of the sliding doors here and make any necessary adjustments as per AR72.16‑S‑1023E (447 /448) and AR72.16‑D‑1023TS (907/910). Further valid damage codes: 82326 Contact switch for central locking system on sliding door 82347 Contact plate for central locking system on sliding door 53196 K/Z contact plate for central locking system on sliding door 82645 Contact switch for sliding door
POWER TRAIN
Brakes may lock up when reversing at slow speeds, 907 vehicles with modification year (XJ4) Complaint When reversing slowly, the vehicle erroneously triggers an emergency braking event, causing the brakes to lock up. Engine may not start following a key cycle. Cause The vehicle triggers a maneuvering or emergency braking event while reversing. The customer must then immediately park the vehicle (ignition Switched OFF) The hydraulic pressure release process within the ESP control unit may not be completed. Remedy Updating the software release of the RVC177 reversing camera
STRUCTURE:BODY
Roof‑mounted air conditioning system HK4 does not cool/cools poorly Complaint Roof‑mounted air conditioning system HK4 does not cool/cools poorly. Fault code in HVAC177: B106F87 The left rear blower regulator has a malfunction. Message missing. B107087 The right rear blower regulator has a malfunction. Message missing. Cause Condenser fans of roof‑mounted air conditioning system HK4 are not functioning. The fans themselves have a fault on the circuit board. As a result, an extremely rare interaction of various processes can lead to failure of the fans (software enters an undefined state). Remedy 1. Remove and reinsert the fuse for the condenser fans. 2. Activate the condenser fans via Xentry and check that they are operating correctly.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint Customer or dealer wishes to store a 907 Sprinter for an extended period (longer than 20 days) Cause With the enhanced electrical system of the 907 Sprinter, it is necessary to take additional measures to ensure discharge of the systems and emergency P battery G1/2 does not occur. Remedy ‑ Disconnect ground line of the on‑ board electrical system battery G1 at the battery master switch on located on the interior bulkhead, driver’s side (see image Battery Main Switch) AR54.10‑D‑0029TS ‑ Expose fuse holder at driver’s seat base and remove fuse F55/4f32 (10amp ATO) (see image Fuse Box)
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
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 56.4 |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 54.0 |
| 2022 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 57.3 |
| 2021Viewing | 45 | 18 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2020 | 81 | 22 | 0 | 51.8 |
| 2019 | 68 | 42 | 0 | 59.6 |
| 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 56.7 |
| 2017 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 54.2 |
| 2016 | 28 | 15 | 2 | 55.4 |
| 2015 | 23 | 14 | 1 | 50.5 |
| 2014 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 58.0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 44.8 |
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 46.7 |
| 2010 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 45.7 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
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.