2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11038170Sep 19, 2026Other or unknown. Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles with NTG5 Head Unit Variant. Remedy No support available for NTG5 Head Unit Variants for MB App related topics.
• 11036855Aug 26, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force distribution AWD, rather force is only applied to the front axle according to ESP calculations. As per GF28.00‑D‑ 9900A: "vehicles with 4MATIC all‑wheel system and variable force distribution, an electronically regulated multiplate clutch integrated…
• 11035563Jul 1, 2026Other or unknown. ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The customer or dealer may report that the vehicle did not reach the starting maintenance interval shown in vehicle documentation, option coding, sales literature, or the Owner's Manual.
• 11034410Jun 15, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 11034416Jun 3, 2026Fuel system. OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present, including but not limited to: 134800, 134900, 11B300, 11EC00, 15E100, 155700, 162500. Additional events codes may include: 134300, 102200, 163400, 16CE00. In many cases, multiple unrelated faults are stored due to…
• 11031943Apr 18, 2026Engine. Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. • See Pic. 1 for an example of a broken bracket. 2. Transmission bell housing cracked or broken at the exhaust mounting area. • See Pic. 2 for an example of bell housing damage. 3. Exhaust bracket from DPF to engine…
• 11030629Mar 23, 2026Fuel system. The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating AdBlue quality out of specification. The vehicle may enter reduced performance mode. One or more of the following fault codes related to the AdBlue tank may be stored: P206B31…
• 11028113Jan 16, 2026Engine. EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 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…
• 11023983Sep 26, 2025Other or unknown. Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: •Engine oil level currently inoperative. See Attachment: Message "Engine oil level currently inoperative" (shown in German on model 907 with code C6L (Multifunction steering wheel)). •Engine oil…
• 11023982Sep 16, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmission: Ensure LI54.15-P-057373 is performed before replacing any component parts. After processing and complying with the above document(s): 1. Perform an ignition reset on Y3/8n4…
• 11018920May 9, 2025Engine. 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…
• 11017565Apr 25, 2025Engine. EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926® on 906, 907 Sprinter with OM642 Diesel Engine 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…
• 11016430Mar 10, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Warning Lamp "Washer Fluid Empty" Yet Reservoir Is Not Empty Complaint: Warning lamp "washer fluid empty", even thought the washer fluid reservoir is full Cause: Insufficient electrical conductivity of the washer fluid, as the washer fluid was mixed with distilled water. Tip: The washer fluid sensor detects the electrical conductivity. If air is present without electrical conductivity between the measuring points…
• 11016427Mar 10, 2025Fuel system. Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type Complaint: Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type (e.g., gasoline, water, biodiesel, AdBlue/DEF) Cause: The incorrect fuel type, such as gasoline, water, biodiesel, or AdBlue/DEF has been added to the fuel system.
• 11016423Mar 10, 2025Fuel system. EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure 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…
• 11014726Feb 12, 2025Fuel system. Complaint Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Cause Various causes Remedy Up to Model year 2018: Fault code P06DA00 can be disregarded if not activating the check engine light, unless otherwise specified in the gui- ded test. The vehicle continues to operate as designed. Further causes should be investigated if complaint of check engine light is…
• 11014728Feb 4, 2025Fuel system. Complaint The check engine light or AdBlue warning is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes rela- ted to the AdBlue tank: P206B31: Malfunction of the concentration sensor for AdBlue; the signal is absent. P203B31: Malfunction of the AdBlue fill level sensor; the signal is absent. P300494: The quality of the AdBlue is insufficient. Cause A. The software for the AdBlue (SCR) control unit…
• 11011223Nov 28, 2024Engine. SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII readiness monitors are not completely set.
• 11001114May 24, 2024Engine. 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…
• 10232322Feb 13, 2023Engine cooling. Complaint Engine runs irregularly and it shakes. Indicator lamp lights up. Information: Fault codes for injectors and/or combustion misfires may be stored in the CDI control unit: • On engine 642 cylinder 6 is affected. • On engine 651 cylinder 2 is affected. Cause Charge air from the exhaust gas recirculation is condensed after being introduced into the charge air section.
• 10231020Jan 13, 2023Electrical system. Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of systems. Cause Aftermarket CAN device could be installed into the vehicle's CAN network. Such devices can be but are not limited to, remote start modules, CAN blockers, or high idle modules.
• 10235073Jan 1, 2023Engine cooling. Emissions.
• 10227952Aug 8, 2022Engine cooling. 2020060005
• 10227951Aug 8, 2022Engine cooling. 2020040008
• 10220297Aug 8, 2022Engine cooling. 2020060005
• 10220296Aug 8, 2022Engine cooling. 2020040008
• 10214960Jun 13, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. Complaint After installing new NOx sensors during the Approved Emission Modification (AEM), the Exhaust Aftertreatment Customer Service Measure in XENTRY/DAS displays incorrect NOx sensor part number values, X's, or no part numbers at all. The Approved Emission Modification (AEM) Exhaust Aftertreatment Customer Service Measure stops in error
• 10214730May 6, 2022Engine cooling. 2020060005 Modification to the emissions control system
• 10214729May 6, 2022Engine cooling. 2020040008 Modification to the emissions control system
• 10212902Apr 1, 2022Engine cooling. Modification to the emission control system.
• 10207182Jan 6, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. Complaint Oil loss from engine or visible traces of oil in the engine compartment. Cause To be determined in each possible situation Remedy Procedure for cause analysis: 1. Clean the engine if necessary. 2. Apply leak tracing powder. 3. Perform a test drive. 4. Locate the oil leak. 5. Perform the repair in accordance with the specific WIS document appropriate for the cause of the oil leak.
• 10206072Dec 14, 2021Electrical system. "The “monitor status this driving cycle (PID 41)” can be displayed as “disabled” in the generic scan tool although no monitor of this group is disabled "
• 10206073Dec 7, 2021Electrical system. Various complaints due to aftermarket OBDII device installed
• 10205442Nov 2, 2021Engine cooling. 2020060005 Modification to the emissions control system
• 10205441Nov 2, 2021Engine cooling. 2020040008 Modification to the emissions control system
• 10202549Aug 5, 2021Wheels. Replace Wheel Speed Sensors
• 10202548Aug 5, 2021Wheels. Replace Wheel Speed Sensors
• 10191542May 3, 2021Engine cooling. Per Mercedes-Benz: In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, MBUSA is extending the warranty of the exhaust gas temperature sensor for the affected vehicles to a total of 11 years/ 120,000 miles from the vehicle's original New Vehicle Limited Warranty start date. This addendum to the exhaust gas temperature sensor…
• 10181267Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling. Initial Notice - STOP SALE - Pending Emissions Modification
• 10181196Sep 14, 2020Fuel system. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s Office (CA AG) regarding the emission control system in certain MercedesBenz diesel vehicles. As part of this agreement, MBUSA will offer field measures referred to as the…
• 10179906Aug 21, 2020Engine cooling. Engine power output is reduced and/or engine indicator lamp lights up, various fault codes present in area of ex- haust gas recirculation (EGR system) or in charge air system
• 10179954Aug 3, 2020Steering, Fuel system. Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
• 10170541Dec 17, 2019Seat belts. Seat belt does not roll up correctly
• 10170524Dec 4, 2019Equipment. SOS display illuminates - poor radio and GPS reception or no reception at all (vehicle with code E4A)
• 10170523Dec 4, 2019Equipment. MBUX multimedia system: Central display goes dark temporarily (Connect5)
• 10170521Dec 4, 2019Equipment. MBUX multimedia system: Malfunction in Android Auto (Connect5)
• 10170528Dec 3, 2019Equipment. MBUX multimedia system: Commissioning problem - No PIN code available in VeDoc
• 10170522Dec 3, 2019Equipment. MBUX multimedia system: Central display intermittently remains dark (NTG6)
• 10170517Dec 2, 2019Equipment. MBUX multimedia system: Incomplete playback of navigation announcements (NTG6)
• 10162202May 28, 2019Suspension. Clunking/Rattle Noise from Rear Axle Area

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