Recall 21V411000: 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 7 other models
- Report received
- Jun 2, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 33,437vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Possible consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 25004 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 25007 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 25000 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 35001 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 45001 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15008 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15005 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15009 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250067 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250080 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250045 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350027 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350013 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35008 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45009 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45001 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.