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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Recalls

13 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

11

Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jul 7, 2022

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Mercedes-Benz Metris average of 8.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Software, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V482000

Tires

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Jul 7, 2022

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."

Safety consequence

An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V099000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Feb 22, 2022

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.

Safety consequence

A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V066000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Feb 8, 2022

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V055000

Electrical System › Software

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Feb 5, 2021

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V715000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Oct 8, 2019

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V290000

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Apr 10, 2019

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Safety consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V837000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Nov 29, 2018

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V335000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported May 22, 2018

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.

Safety consequence

Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V595000

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Sep 22, 2017

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

Safety consequence

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V272000

Electrical System › Software

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Apr 21, 2017

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.

Safety consequence

The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V244000

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Apr 10, 2017

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V148000

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported Mar 7, 2017

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work on the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V342000

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Reported May 24, 2016

What is recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.

Safety consequence

The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

This verified dataset contains 13 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology