2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 11% of the 45 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving at an elevation of 6,200' the check engine light illuminated with code P012C Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit Low . Shortly after the van went into limp home mode with no turbocharger input. Minimal acceleration. Almost resulted in accident since I couldn't safely re-enter highway at speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11510007, filed 2023-03“At altitudes of over 5,000’ MSL the vehicle will not move when shifted into Drive or Reverse. No response from gas pedal. Vehicle will randomly hesitate with zero or poor throttle response when driving creating an extreme safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11485202, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 11029273Feb 24, 2026Check engine light or Adblue warning with fault codes P206B31, P203B31, or P300494 present in AdBlue (SCR) control unit (N118/5) Complaint The check engine light or AdBlue…
- 11029272Feb 24, 2026Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset with fault code P13DF00 or P300685 Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning…
- 11028113Jan 16, 2026EGR 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…
- 11028119Jan 15, 2026Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlue® (SCR) control unit have been processed and…
- 11026054Nov 12, 2025Diverse messages in the instrument cluster, vehicle will not start, gears cannot be engaged Complaint Vehicle cannot be started, various messages in instrument cluster, gears…
- 11023978Sep 26, 2025Internal Diesel Engine Damage or Oil Sludge Formation Complaint Customer reports that the vehicle will not start, is difficult to start, or is making unusual noises. Inspection…
- 11019967Jun 20, 2025Check engine light active - Fault P3007F1, P3007F2, P300CA8, or P300CA9 present in CDI control unit Complaint Check engine warning light active.
- 11019964Jun 16, 2025Check engine light with fault code P300E55 with H12 Complaint The check engine light is activated, accompanied by the following fault code related to the Exhaust gas…
- 11019963Jun 6, 2025Internal Diesel Engine Damage or Oil Sludge Formation Complaint Customer reports that the vehicle will not start, is difficult to start, or is making unusual noises. Inspection…
- 11018922May 19, 2025Complaint The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Adblue System: •P20F409: The Adblue consumption is too low…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 32% |
| 2022 | 8 | 20% |
| 2021 | 5 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 19% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 21% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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