2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

58 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. 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…
• 11036889Aug 12, 2026Engine. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, has determined that on certain MY17-18 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, the diesel particulate filter may crack due to an insufficient weld. MBAG also determined that specific environmental influences in the form of corrosion could have a negative effect on the long-term durability of the diesel particulate filter.
• 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…
• 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…
• 11026891Dec 1, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Clunking noise on load change or gear engagement Complaint Clunking noise can be heard on some load changes or when changing from N->R or N->D Cause Movement of transfer case splines Remedy Apply bearing retainer (green) Loctite to both output shaft splines of the transfer case. Loctite 648, 609 and 603 are acceptable for this repair. Note: Do not apply Loctite to input shaft (connection with transmission) splines…
• 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…
• 11022498Aug 12, 2025Other or unknown. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that on certain Model Years 2017-2021 Sprinter vehicles, the In Use Monitor Performance Ratio (“IUMPR”) function of the OBD system might not perform as intended under certain circumstances.
• 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.
• 10222473Sep 13, 2022Electrical system. Complaint Customer purchased pre-owned MY18-21 ex-Amazon Sprinter (SA code Z3A) and does not want Amazon specific Parameterizable Special Module (PSM) functions (driver alert, idle shutdown, radio mute, etc). IMPORTANT NOTES: • Digital rear view display will no longer operate after Amazon specific PSM software is removed! • MY18 will show the reverse camera image on the Audio 15 screen. • MY19-21 will lose…
• 10207197Jan 18, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. Complaint Thank you for your continued support of the US Emission Modification Program (EMP). We are providing this LI to assist you in addressing vehicles that come to your workshop to receive the Approved Emission Modification (AEM), but show in VMI as eligible only for the Canada BlueTEC II Field Measure or as currently registered in Canada.
• 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
• 10202549Aug 5, 2021Wheels. Replace Wheel Speed Sensors
• 10202548Aug 5, 2021Wheels. Replace Wheel Speed Sensors
• 10191557May 3, 2021Steering. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may cause hydraulic fluid to leak resulting in the loss of power steering.
• 10187796Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
• 10186324Dec 18, 2020Steering. Inspect Power Steering Hose Clamps
• 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
• 10178714Jun 30, 2020Exterior lighting. Headlamps fogged
• 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
• 10162199May 23, 2019Other or unknown. Information:907 Sprinter 15 Passenger Van Trailer Hitch
• 10160740Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Instruction for the Removal of M20 Speed Limitation 65mph
• 10160742Apr 5, 2019Equipment. MBUX multimedia system: Smartphone Integration (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) not available (NTG6)
• 10151957Jul 23, 2018Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic Transmission Housing Cracked: Damage Resulting From Cracked Diesel Particulate Filter Bracket
• 10158368Oct 27, 2017Equipment. Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
• 10158337Oct 18, 2017Suspension. Ball joint check on front axle

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