2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,657miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,657 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall: mercedes advised me that the replacement airbags for passenger side may not be ready until 2020. This is unacceptable. Therefore this is my formal complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #11233973, filed 2019-07“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 3500. While rotating the seats, the seat belt and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,657.”
NHTSA complaint #10888804, filed 2016-07, 11,657 milesRelated recalls
- 19V003000Jan 8, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2015–2017, Sprinter 2500 2015–2017, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2015–2017 +1 more
- 19V004000Jan 8, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2014–2017, Sprinter 2500 2014–2017, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2014–2017 +1 more
- 17V093000Feb 10, 2017Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2013–2016, Sprinter 2500 2013–2016, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2013–2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10059874Sep 17, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 12 | 19% |
| 2015 | 3 | 8% |
| 2014 | 19 | 35% |
| 2013 | 19 | 42% |
| 2012 | 4 | 19% |
| 2011 | 4 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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