Model year record

2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V070000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
52,360
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-06
Owners notified
2026-04-10

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V463000

Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit

Component
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
43,422
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-11
Owners notified
2025-11-11

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the infotainment system connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2GARPIN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V360000

Communication: auto crash notification

Component
Communication: auto crash notification
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
19,937
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-20
Owners notified
2022-10-13

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Safety risk

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V134000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
42,132
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-08
Owners notified
2022-05-05

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V066000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
28,743
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-08
Owners notified
2022-05-02

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.

Safety risk

A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V055000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
84,345
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-05-05

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V729000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
562
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-24
Owners notified
2020-12-10

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.

Safety risk

The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BREMPOS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V715000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,160
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-08
Owners notified
2020-03-09

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.

Safety risk

If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Wheels3
Electrical system23,100 mi
Steering2
Unknown or other23,100 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.