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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris

Van
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical10
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA28
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
20232022202120202019201820172016

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris is a van; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 28 complaints, most often about the tires.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

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Recalls (10)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Tires

VS2LASTRE
24,359 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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."RiskAn overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V482000reported Jul 7, 2022Daimler Vans USA, LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

VS2KRAUCH
42,132 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V134000reported Mar 8, 2022Daimler Vans USA, LLC
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Back Over Prevention

VS2RUEKAM
17,093 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskA frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V099000reported Feb 22, 2022Daimler Vans USA, LLC
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VS2BE42BRE
28,743 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskA detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V066000reported Feb 8, 2022Daimler Vans USA, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

VSXHERMPOS
84,345 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskFailure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.FixDVUSA 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V055000reported Feb 5, 2021Daimler Vans USA, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

VS2SITZAB
15,160 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskIf 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.FixDVUSA 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V715000reported Oct 8, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC
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Unknown Or Other

VSX566ZP25
19 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskFailure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.FixDVUSA 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V693000reported Oct 2, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC
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Steering

VS2LENKEPS
2 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskAn unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.FixDVUSA 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V489000reported Jun 25, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC
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Unknown Or Other

VSX566ZP25
7 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskFailure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.FixDVUSA 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V222000reported Mar 20, 2019Daimler Vans USA, LLC
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Power Train

6 vehicles
ProblemDaimler 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.RiskIf the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.FixDVUSA 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V497000reported Jul 29, 2018Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
28complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2023: 6 · 2024: 14 · 2025: 1

Most-cited components

Tires14
Wheels5
Back Over Prevention3
Steering3
Unspecified3
Engine2

What owners describe

“Recall 22V482 pending since Sept 2022, still no repair available. Tires pose a safety risk.”Aug 22, 2024 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware…”Aug 21, 2024 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“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!”Aug 13, 2024 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Metris model years

D

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris

4 recalls · 2 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris

5 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris

7 recalls · 1 complaints

F

2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris

8 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris

12 recalls · 8 complaints

F

2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris

14 recalls · 29 complaints

F

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

13 recalls · 126 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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