2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris: raw data

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vehicle2018 / mercedes-benz / metris
known issues4 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-26)
complaints28 on file (2018-10-26 → 2025-11-21)
recalls10
investigations0
fars1 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Tire recall 22V482000 remedy delayTIRES17 complaints2022-12 → 2025-11metris-2018-tire-recall-remedy-delay
  • 11700884 See attached document for complaint. I wanted to express my displeasure with the manner in which the above reference recall was conducted. The timeline left many owners with expensive replacement bills for new tires to replace inadequate tires that were installed as OEM…
  • 11608326 The tire recall 22V482 has been pending since September 2022, and there is no remedy available to date. The manufacturer has not resolved this in a timely manner - it has been 23 months!
Back over prevention recall 22V099000 remedy delayBACK OVER PREVENTION2 complaints2022-03 → 2022-11metris-2018-back-over-prevention-recall-delay
  • 11459065 The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V099000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…
  • 11494432 The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) and 22V099000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available…
Wheel speed sensor failure disabling safety systemsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES3 complaints2020-11 → 2024-09metris-2018-wheel-speed-sensor-failure
  • 11486887 Wheel speed sensors appear to fail on a routine basis (every 0-10 months), similar to the subject of recall 21V-042 on Sprinter vans. Sensor failure disables most safety features of vehicles including ABS, blind spot warning, assisted steering, and other safety features…
  • 11373524 THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT, ABS BRAKES, COLLISION ASSIST CAME ON THEN AS I PULLED ONTO THE INTERSTATE THE CAR STARTED BUCKING LOST ACCELERATION AND I HAD AN 18 WHEELER RUNNING UP MY REAR TRYING TO BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE…
Power steering loss and steering instabilitySTEERING2 complaints2022-04 → 2024-05metris-2018-power-steering-loss
  • 11459937 Hi, I was driving at highway speeds, about 80mph through West Texas where the speed limit is 80MPH. I was pulling a trailer, there was a 40'ish MPH side-wind blowing pushing the vehicle to the center divider…
  • 11590025 The vehicle is unsteady wably fear of freeway driving vehicle does not appear to steer exactly where it is intended. Wheels feel much too small for vehicle. Took car in on 2023 was told recall is not activated…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
282018-10-262025-11-2100TIRES:14; WHEELS:5; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:3; STEERING:3; BACK OVER PREVENTION:3

Recalls all years →

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18V49700029/07/2018POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
19V69300002/10/2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
21V05500005/02/2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREDaimler 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.Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.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.
19V22200020/03/2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
19V71500008/10/2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYDaimler 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.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.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.
19V48900025/06/2019STEERINGDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist.An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.DVUSA will notify owners, and Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LENKEPS.
22V06600008/02/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUIDDaimler 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.A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
22V09900022/02/2022BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERADaimler 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.A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
22V13400008/03/2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDaimler 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.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.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.
22V48200007/07/2022TIRESDaimler 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."An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20241legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mercedes-benz/metris
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mercedes-benz/metris}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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