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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
4,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,900 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.

“Mercedes Benz 3500 XL Sprinter motorhome, 2020 chassis. May 2023 MB did several recalls & software updates which MB USA headquarters said those changes could've affected the Cruise Control & Adaptive Cruise Control because these systems worked excellently until May '23, in my local MB Sprinter service. These systems have not worked more than 2% of the time. MB keeps changing items with no improvement. I told them to test on I-95 or The turnpike, as that's when we use it safely. Service tech said they're not allowed to test it there; we told them that's when it won't work, when we need it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11581506, filed 2024-04

“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 - 80 MPH, the Crosswind Assist feature malfunctioned and was not able to be deactivated, causing the vehicle to abruptly brake and inadvertently turn the steering wheel. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,900.”

NHTSA complaint #11461522, filed 2022-04, 4,900 miles

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023318%
2022111%
2020215%
201927%
201714%
201612%
201513%
201412%
201312%

Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Electrical system
6 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

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