2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,628miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,628 miles. 2 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.
“Description of Incident:The electronic ignition module suffered a sudden failure due to unsealed manufacturer water intrusion, leaving the vehicle completely stranded with an immediate safety hazard. Component failed & available for inspection: Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) module / Ignition Control Module. Yes, it is available for inspection. Safety risk: The sudden failure causes an immediate safety hazard by leaving the vehicle completely stranded with no way to shift the transmission into neutral to pull it out of harm's way. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749207, filed 2026-07“The Mercedes-Benz dealership can not repair the problem on teh ecall or the brake pedal bolt both which are life threatening they dealership adviced me on contacting you?”
NHTSA complaint #11416307, filed 2021-05Related recalls
- 21V410000Jun 2, 2021Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019–2021, Sprinter 2500 2019–2021, Sprinter 1500 2019–2021 +5 more
- 19V695000Oct 2, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2018–2019, Sprinter 2500 2018–2019, Sprinter 1500 2018–2019 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10181266Sep 21, 2020Clean SRS ECU Contacts
- 10179970Jul 23, 2020Fault message in display and/or restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates
- 10168256Oct 31, 2019Initial NCU - Airbag Control Unit Unlocked
- 10162184May 7, 2019Airbag indicator lamp in instrument cluster active - fault code B272200 "Control unit not locked" stored in airbag control unit
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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