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2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The most recent was reported on February 6, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: METRIS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V070000February 6, 2026Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
25V463000July 11, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V360000May 20, 2022Communication › Auto Crash Notification
22V134000March 8, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
22V066000February 8, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
21V055000February 5, 2021Electrical System › Software
20V729000November 24, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
19V715000October 8, 2019Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Communication (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V070000Manufacturer no. VS2KORSRS

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
February 6, 2026
Owner notification
April 10, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
52,360 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris
October 16, 2019 – December 6, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V070000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris
June 2, 2020 – Not reported
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 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 21V055000Manufacturer no. VSXHERMPOS

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
May 5, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
84,345 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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 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.

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.

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 21V055000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V729000Manufacturer no. VS2BREMPOS

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
November 24, 2020
Owner notification
December 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
562 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.

Safety risk

The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BREMPOS.

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 20V729000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V715000Manufacturer no. VS2SITZAB

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

Report received by NHTSA
October 8, 2019
Owner notification
March 9, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15,160 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris
February 5, 2015 – September 11, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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 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.

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.

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 19V715000, 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: February 6, 2026.