2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN has mixed reliability. There are 12 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Tires (3), Wheels (2), Engine (1).
Metris-Passenger-VAN reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Most-reported 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Tires3
- Wheels2
- Engine1
- Fuel Propulsion System1
- Service Brakes1
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Inspect PCV system for leaks or damage
- Verify completion of tire-related recall repair
- Check for premature tire treadwear
- Ensure VIN plate is intact and undamaged
- Test crosswind assist functionality in various conditions
- Confirm availability of replacement parts for active recalls
2019 Metris-Passenger-VAN recalls (12)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2019 Metris-Passenger-VAN. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHERNHTSA 19V222000Mar 20, 2019
Daimler 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.
Consequence: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
Remedy
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.
- STEERINGNHTSA 19V489000Jun 25, 2019
Daimler 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.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
- EQUIPMENTNHTSA 19V545000Jul 24, 2019
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The vehicles may have been delivered with a printed operator's manual that does not match the vehicle's features and operating instructions.
Consequence: The incorrect manual may not describe the proper operation of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the information package including the printed version of the operator's manual, maintenance booklet and information sheets, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BAFV.
- SEATSNHTSA 19V666000Sep 18, 2019
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Metris vehicles. The head restraint of the seat or seat back may have been fitted without a spring pin or a spring pin that was improperly mounted.
Consequence: The incorrectly mounted or missing spring pins can cause the upholstery carrier to come loose from the head restraint housing, which increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 4, 2019. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. D VUSA's number for this recall is VS2KOPFSTU.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHERNHTSA 19V693000Oct 2, 2019
Daimler 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.
Consequence: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
Remedy
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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 19V715000Oct 8, 2019
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.
Consequence: 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.
- POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGSNHTSA 20V340000Jun 9, 2020
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Metris vans [platform 447 (VS20)] with gasoline engines and automatic transmissions. The driveshaft may not be attached to the intermediate bearing correctly, causing excessive wear to the driveshaft joint and excessive vibrations.
Consequence: Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Excessive vibrations may cause the frontal air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREIGE.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 20V729000Nov 24, 2020
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.
Consequence: 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 21V055000Feb 5, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 22V066000Feb 8, 2022
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.
Consequence: 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.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 22V134000Mar 8, 2022
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.
Consequence: 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATIONNHTSA 22V360000May 20, 2022
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.
Consequence: 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.
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Reliability verdict for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN demonstrates elevated reliability risk, with a score of 52 out of 100. This places it below typical expectations, although specific segment averages are unavailable for direct comparison. The vehicle has an elevated recall count of 12, suggesting potential issues with quality control or component reliability.
Complaints are relatively few but show some concentration in tires and wheels, with lesser issues in the engine, fuel system, and brakes. This distribution indicates a broader range of potential concerns rather than a single problematic area. As this model is in its fourth year of the third generation, one might expect more stability, yet the data suggests otherwise.
Overall, the 2019 Metris-Passenger-VAN presents a higher-than-average reliability risk, warranting careful consideration for potential buyers.
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2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN reliable?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN demonstrates elevated reliability risk, with a score of 52 out of 100. This places it below typical expectations, although specific segment averages are unavailable for direct comparison. The vehicle has an elevated recall count of 12, suggesting potential issues with quality control or component reliability.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN have?
12 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN problems?
The most-reported 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN problem areas are: Tires (3), Wheels (2), Engine (1).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.