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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500Model year report

2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
22,880miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
17campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and other or unknown (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,880 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 139 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “On UPWARD slope in 4WD on icy intersection ,proceeding less than 5 mph, emergency braking as a car dead stopped at intersection on green light, hit brakes hard and brake pedal and gas pedal both engaged,, van kept moving forward,, pumped once same effect, ran in to rear of stopped car at 2-3 mph.. I was wearing work boots and gas pedal and brake pedal both at same elevation. brake pedal to close to the gas pedal.. Vehicle is a 4 wd 2500 series van. I have used van for 5,000 miles so I am used to the vehicles characteristics. …”

NHTSA complaint #11452961, filed 2022-02

Brakes: “The contact's husband owns a 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the brakes and brakes rotors were serviced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the brakes and brakes rotors were serviced for a second time. The contact stated the brake caliper had exposed out of the vehicle and the brakes were dragging. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11513923, filed 2023-03, 22,880 miles

Other or unknown: “This recall has been outstanding since July. It is now 2 months later and there is no remedy or repair noted for this safety concern. What are the next steps for resolution of this situation?”

NHTSA complaint #11544754, filed 2023-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving on rural roads about 20 mph slowing for a stop light and the back of my vehicle began bucking and making very loud banging noises. I looked under the vehicle and found both welds to the rear differential were sheared off and the axle was only held on by the rear suspension. If I was on the highway I could have been killed.”

NHTSA complaint #11442735, filed 2021-12

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,880 and 22,880 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 22,880 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 17 recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 139 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 139 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021922,88017———Not enough data
202057,00022———Not enough data
201983,50038———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,880 miles and the middle half falls between 22,880 and 22,880 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.