Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls
73 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Freightliner Sprinter 3500, across model years 2001–2022. The latest was received on December 21, 2023.
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls by model year
- 20221 campaign
- 202111 campaigns
- 202017 campaigns
- 201936 campaigns
- 20188 campaigns
- 20177 campaigns
- 201611 campaigns
- 20159 campaigns
- 20145 campaigns
- 20135 campaigns
- 20123 campaigns
- 20112 campaigns
- 20104 campaigns
- 20094 campaigns
- 20086 campaigns
- 20076 campaigns
- 20062 campaigns
- 20052 campaigns
- 20042 campaigns
- 20034 campaigns
- 20023 campaigns
- 20011 campaign
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Freightliner Sprinter 3500 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
All Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recall campaigns
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Body and structure
Partition Wall May Detach
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Body and structure
Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners
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Body and structure
Crossmember Connection May Loosen
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Body and structure
Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May Detach
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Electrical system
Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information
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Power train
Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
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Communication systems
Disabled Emergency Call System
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Rear-view camera
Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
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Electrical system
Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement
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Brakes
Fender Liner May Damage Brake Hose
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Seat belts
Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
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Rear-view camera
MBUX System Software Malfunction
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Air bags
Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
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Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering Hoses May Detach
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Electrical system
Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101
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Brakes
Brake Pedal Bolt Could Come Loose
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Rear-view camera
Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed/FMVSS 111
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Stability and traction control
Electronic Stability Control Unit Malfunction
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Brakes
Brake Caliper May Leak
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Equipment
Operator's Manual Inaccurate and/or Incomplete
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Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
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Fuel system
Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps
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Equipment
Incorrect Information in Operator's Manual
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Brakes
Fender Liner may Damage Brake Line
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Tires
Tires May be Improperly Installed
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Equipment
Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
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Equipment
Incorrect Spare Tire Label
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Steering
Missing Steering Column Casing Cover
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Steering
Loose Connection at Steering Spindle
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Engine and cooling
Exhaust may Leak From Exhaust Flange Connection
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Engine and cooling
Possible Exhaust Leak May cause Fire
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Equipment
Lashing Rails May Detach
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Fuel system
Bayonet Lock May be Open, Causing Fuel Leak
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Seats
Insufficient Weld May Cause Seat Cushion to Shift
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Body and structure
Improper Abutting Wedge Installation
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Air bags
Airbag System may be Deactivated
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Latches and locks
Hood may Open While Driving
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Lighting
Taillights May Dim or Switch Off
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Visibility
Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed
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Lighting
High Beams May Not Deactivate by Switch
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Lighting
Headlamps Lack Calibrated Sensors
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Seats
Seat Back may not Stay Upright
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Equipment
Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403
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Air bags
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
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Air bags
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
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Latches and locks
Incorrect Door Lever Prevents Door From Opening
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Body and structure
Missing Welds
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Air bags
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
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Driver assistance systems
Crosswind Assist may not Intervene as Expected
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Tires
Spare Tire Holder Not Secure
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Air bags
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
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Air bags
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
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Air bags
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
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Electrical system
Failed Updated Control Units
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Power train
Bracket Not Welded Correctly
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Air bags
Air Bag Control Unit may be Damaged in a Crash
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Electrical system
BRAKE Indicator Lamp Inoperative/FMVSS 105
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Seat belts
Seat Belt Anchorage Bolts may be Loose
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Body and structure
Super High Roof Vehicles Missing Crash Pads
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Body and structure
Windows may Separate from Vehicle in a Crash
Showing the 60 most recent of 73 campaigns; pick a model year above for the rest.
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls by component
- Air bags 10
- Body and structure 8
- Equipment 8
- Steering 5
- Engine and cooling 5
- Electrical system 5
- Brakes 5
- Fuel system 4
- Seat belts 3
- Rear-view camera 3
- Power train 3
- Lighting 3
- Tires 2
- Seats 2
- Latches and locks 2
- Visibility 1
- Stability and traction control 1
- Parking brake 1
- Driver assistance systems 1
- Communication systems 1
Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.
Other Freightliner models
- Cascadia 137
- Business Class M2 113
- Freightliner 79
- Sprinter 2500 71
- 114SD 66
- Columbia 63
- Coronado 55
- 108SD 52
- Fld 47
- M2 44
- Sprinter 1500 39
- Sprinter 4500 38
Common questions
Does the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 73 safety recall campaigns for the Freightliner Sprinter 3500, covering model years 2001–2022. Most involve air bags, body and structure and equipment.
Which Freightliner Sprinter 3500 model year has the most recalls?
On NHTSA’s records the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has the most campaigns, with 36. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.
How do I find out if my Freightliner Sprinter 3500 is affected?
Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.