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SeatsPart report

2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%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 3 complaints about the seats of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 7% 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.

“This vehicle has factory installed swivel seats. When we were parked, we swiveled the seats around to use the table and then back prior to driving again. When we tried to move the seat closer to the steering wheel, the electric seats did nothing and upon inspection, realized the fuse had blown for the power seats. We replace the fuse and drove a little ways and swiveled the seat again to test it and this time the seat binded up on something. Upon further inspection, we noted several bare wires caught up in the swivel mechanism underneath the driver side seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11459891, filed 2022-04

“This sprinter van is a 2500 4x4 to exit or enter the vehicle you must use the step, this requires, you to twist sideways and reach down with your foot to the step. On the seat which is attached to the metal frame there is a plastic piece which holds the seat switch, which is held on by a plastic plug and a reusable plastic rivet. As you enter or exit the van and use the step your weight pushes the leather seat against the plastic which holds the seat switch and causes the attachments to fail causing you to fall. I Have fallen twice once into traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #11566588, filed 2024-01

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202137%
202023%
201514%

Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

Electrical system
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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