2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,946miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,946 miles.
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.
“2012 Mercedes-Benz sprint. Consumer writes in regard to faulty design that caused injectors to leak spraying fuel over engine bay. Consumer would like reimbursement for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #11143229, filed 2018-10Related service bulletins
- 11034416Jun 3, 2026OM642 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…
- 11030629Mar 23, 2026The 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…
- 11016427Mar 10, 2025Procedure 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…
- 11016423Mar 10, 2025EGR 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…
- 11014726Feb 12, 2025Complaint 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…
- 11014728Feb 4, 2025Complaint 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…
- 10214960Jun 13, 2022Complaint After installing new NOx sensors during the Approved Emission Modification (AEM), the Exhaust Aftertreatment Customer Service Measure in XENTRY/DAS displays incorrect…
- 10181199Sep 14, 2020Daimler had reached ?Agreements in Principle? with various U.S. Authorities, as well as with plaintiff?s counsel, to settle regulatory and civil proceedings regarding diesel…
- 10181196Sep 14, 2020Mercedes-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…
- 10179954Aug 3, 2020Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology