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2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: METRIS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V463000July 11, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V444000June 26, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
22V360000May 20, 2022Communication › Auto Crash Notification
22V134000March 8, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
22V066000February 8, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
21V513000July 7, 2021Seat Belts
21V106000February 23, 2021Seats

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Communication (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V463000Manufacturer no. VS2GARPIN

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 11, 2025
Owner notification
November 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43,422 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V463000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V444000Manufacturer no. 4790205

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
June 26, 2023
Owner notification
November 1, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20,500 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V444000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V360000Manufacturer no. VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2022
Owner notification
October 13, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,937 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V360000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V134000Manufacturer no. VS2KRAUCH

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

Report received by NHTSA
March 8, 2022
Owner notification
May 5, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
42,132 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V134000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V066000Manufacturer no. VS2BE42BRE

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Report received by NHTSA
February 8, 2022
Owner notification
May 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
28,743 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V066000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V513000Manufacturer no. VS2/VS3 KISIGUR

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2021
Owner notification
December 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,514 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect summary

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V513000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V106000Manufacturer no. VS2SITZNAT

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2021
Owner notification
May 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V106000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 11, 2025.