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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is associated with 23 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 12 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 3 reports (13% of total complaints). Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 23 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 12 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (3 / 13%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Official EPA fuel economy records are not currently published for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2500 VAN 4WD —
2500 VAN RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models.
View complete 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Summary of 23 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
23
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 3 complaints
Steering 3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter problems & component breakdown (18 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V042000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

Defect Summary: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
NHTSA Campaign #20V663000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Summary: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
NHTSA Campaign #19V238000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS

Defect Summary: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
View all 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls & campaign history (12 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is associated with 12 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

NHTSA records list 23 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 3 filings (13% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.