2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. No owner complaints have been reported. Most recall issues involve critical vehicle systems such as brakes, fuel delivery, steering, and electrical components.
A total of 14 recalls affect the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS spanning hydraulic brakes, fuel systems, steering, and safety-related inspections. The recalls generally address component defects that increase crash or fire risks and include repair or replacement at no cost to owners.
- Brake fluid reservoir. Recall 22V066000 affects 28,743 vehicles where the brake fluid reservoir may detach, causing fluid leaks that increase crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair the mounting as needed for free.
- Rearview camera freeze. Recall 22V099000 covers 17,093 vehicles with defective memory chips in the rearview camera that cause image freezing, preventing live rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers replace cameras free of charge.
- Fuel hose connections. Recall 22V134000 involves 42,132 vehicles where insecure fuel hose connections may leak fuel, increasing fire risk if ignited. Dealers inspect and repair hose connections and clamps for free.
- Electric power steering sensor. Recall 19V489000 applies to 2 vehicles with improperly manufactured sensors that may deactivate power steering assist, raising crash risk. Dealers replace the steering unit free of charge.
- Emergency call software. Recall 21V055000 affects 84,345 vehicles with communication modules that may transmit incorrect vehicle locations in crashes, delaying emergency response. Dealers update software at no cost.
- Quality inspections missing. Recall 19V222000 and 19V693000 cover 26 vehicles left without final quality inspections of safety parts, risking loose components that increase crash risk. Owners are notified; dealers complete or perform inspections free of charge.
- Backup battery exposure. Recall 19V715000 includes 15,160 vehicles where the backup battery compartment lacks proper cover, risking electrical shorts and fire if metal contacts terminals. Dealers install covers for free.
- Driveshaft securing bolts. Recall 18V497000 covers 6 vehicles with bolts that may loosen at the transmission flange, causing driveshaft separation and potential loss of drive. Dealers replace bolts and flange parts free of charge.
Owners with ongoing repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
187507
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
28743 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
42132 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
17093 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
84345 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
2 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
15160 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
19 vehicles affected
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Risk: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
7 vehicles affected
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Risk: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
6 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Daimler 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.
Risk: If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.