Model year record

2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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 23V444000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
20,500
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-26
Owners notified
2023-11-01

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.

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 21V513000

Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,514
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-07
Owners notified
2021-12-21

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V106000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-23
Owners notified
2021-05-13

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles equipped with an adjustable front passenger seat. The front passenger seat frame base may not have been welded properly.

Safety risk

An improperly welded seat frame base may have reduced stability, which can increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat frame base, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 6, 2021. The recall began May 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZNAT.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Back over prevention2
Equipment2

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about a third 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.