Is passenger-side mirror blind spot a known issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?

23 NHTSA complaints have been filed about passenger-side mirror blind spot on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris (2016-04 → 2019-01). Reported component: VISIBILITY/WIPER. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #10855511): "WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS INADEQUATE" Source: NHTSA.

Is premature tire wear and recall parts delay a known issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?

25 NHTSA complaints have been filed about premature tire wear and recall parts delay on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris (2018-10 → 2026-05). Reported component: TIRES. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11549307): "We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway" Source: NHTSA.

Is crankcase ventilation valve failure (p052e) a known issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?

11 NHTSA complaints have been filed about crankcase ventilation valve failure (p052e) on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris (2023-08 → 2025-10). Reported component: ENGINE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11659960): "2016 Metris Engine M274 Check engine light, P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve- Oil leakage- safety is compromised as this damage causes engine failure" Source: NHTSA.

Is engine timing chain failure a known issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about engine timing chain failure on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris (2019-08 → 2019-08). Reported component: ENGINE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11245397): "THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START" Source: NHTSA.

Is power steering assist failure a known issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?

9 NHTSA complaints have been filed about power steering assist failure on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris (2019-05 → 2025-08). Reported component: STEERING. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11635871): "I was driving down a smooth straight highway at 60 mph when the power steering completely failed. After that the van was nearly impossible to turn even a slight amount" Source: NHTSA.

2016 Mercedes Benz Metris Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is fuel line leak with cabin fuel odor a known issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?

32 NHTSA complaints have been filed about fuel line leak with cabin fuel odor on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris (2016-12 → 2026-01). Reported component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11054491): "MAJOR FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL HOSE FEEDING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY REPORTED THAT THE C-CLASS MODEL SEDANS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE MB METRIS HAS A C-CLASS ENGINE AND THE SAME COMPONENTS" Source: NHTSA.

The 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris carries 13 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering axle assembly and software. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Passenger-side mirror blind spot.” Mercedes-Benz alternates two service events: Service A (oil, filter, inspection) at roughly 10,000 miles or 1 year, then Service B (Service A plus brake fluid, cabin filter, and deeper checks) at roughly 20,000 miles or 2 years — the ASSYST Plus counter in the cluster tells you which is due. Oil must carry the MB-Approval number your engine specifies (commonly 229.5, or 229.71 for newer 0W-20 engines); 'meets or exceeds' marketing language is not an approval. Electric EQB and EQS models keep the A/B rhythm for inspections, brake fluid, and cabin filters — just without oil.

13 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Campaign #16V342000 · May 24, 2016

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #21V055000 · May 2, 2021

Issue: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Campaign #19V715000 · Aug 10, 2019

Issue: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign #19V290000 · Oct 4, 2019

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Campaign #18V837000 · Nov 29, 2018

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign #18V335000 · May 22, 2018

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign #17V595000 · Sep 22, 2017

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #17V272000 · Apr 21, 2017

Issue: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Campaign #17V148000 · Jul 3, 2017

Issue: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Campaign #17V244000 · Oct 4, 2017

Issue: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Campaign #22V066000 · Aug 2, 2022

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign #22V099000 · Feb 22, 2022

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

TIRES

Campaign #22V482000 · Jul 7, 2022

Issue: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris.

Reported to NHTSA

Passenger-side mirror blind spot

VISIBILITY/WIPER

23 NHTSA complaints · 2016-04 → 2019-01

“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS INADEQUATE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10855511

“THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS FLAT ONLY GIVING A 5.6DEG VIEWING ANGLE. IT IS IMPOSABLE TO SEE. ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THREE WEEK, HAVE ALMOST CAUSED SERVAL ISUESS MB NOT WILLING TO HELP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10904739

“THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS A TERRIBLE BLIND SPOT.NO MATTER HOW DILIGENTLY YOU LOOK IN THE PASSENGER MIRROR AND OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER THERE IS AN AREA THAT IS BLIND TO THE DRIVER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10938679

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Premature tire wear and recall parts delay

TIRES

25 NHTSA complaints · 2018-10 → 2026-05

“We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11549307

“There is an open recall for 3 months whereby there is a possibility that wheels are inappropriately specified and not able to carry body weight. My van is constantly have trouble with tires/wheels breaking, ripping within no time”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11491605

“THE VEHICLE WEARS THE OUTER EDGES OF THE FRONT TIRES PREMATURELY POTENTIALLY CAUSING DANGEROUS HANDLING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY 2016 METRIS OWNERS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11171388

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Crankcase ventilation valve failure (P052E)

ENGINE

11 NHTSA complaints · 2023-08 → 2025-10

“2016 Metris Engine M274 Check engine light, P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve- Oil leakage- safety is compromised as this damage causes engine failure”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11659960

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11609425

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11591541

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Engine timing chain failure

ENGINE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2019-08 → 2019-08

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11245397

“THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND BLANC MERCEDES-BENZ (9099 HOLLY ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED 98,000 MILES LATER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11245402

“THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ORRIN B HAYES MERCEDES-BENZ MAZDA (543 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN WAS DAMAGED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE ENGINE BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11245403

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Fuel line leak with cabin fuel odor

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

32 NHTSA complaints · 2016-12 → 2026-01

“MAJOR FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL HOSE FEEDING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY REPORTED THAT THE C-CLASS MODEL SEDANS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE MB METRIS HAS A C-CLASS ENGINE AND THE SAME COMPONENTS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11054491

“THERE IS A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MERCEDES REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT'S LEAKING SOMEWHERE ELSE AND IT'S NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S AN EMISSIONS ISSUE(RAW FUEL LEAK) AND A FIRE HAZARD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11142444

“STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE AND GAS LEAKS OUT ON GROUND. RISK OF FIRE IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOST WHEN WARMING IT UP OR AFTER PARKING IT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11160526

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Power steering assist failure

STEERING

9 NHTSA complaints · 2019-05 → 2025-08

“I was driving down a smooth straight highway at 60 mph when the power steering completely failed. After that the van was nearly impossible to turn even a slight amount”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11635871

“LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING OVER CATTLE GRATES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. FIRST TIME LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT 55MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND SECOND TIME LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT 30MPH WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ON-RAMP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11208405

“I lost all ability to steer the van. When the steering wheel was turned, a noise was made, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11516313

Combination / Dust Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Replaced with every Service B. Models with the ENERGIZING air package use a higher-grade filter — priced accordingly.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Engine Coolant

On condition / lifetime

MB-spec coolant is long-life (typically ~10 years / 150,000 miles on the sheet). Refresh only with MB 325/326-spec coolant — the wrong chemistry attacks aluminum and head gaskets.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

12V & Auxiliary Battery

Every 25,000 mi

Test annually after year 3. Most modern Mercedes carry a second auxiliary battery; a weak one triggers cascading warning messages long before a no-start. EQ models also depend on the 12V system to boot.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

No occupant deaths in FARS 2010–2024 crashes are on record for this year and model. That is the census answer for the window, and it says nothing more than that.

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. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris reflects Mercedes-Benz's published service intervals and the ASSYST Plus (Service A / Service B) system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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