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2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

5 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2021216 · manufacturer campaign 4695080

9 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sprinter 2015–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power steering return hoses may detach at their connection points. If this happens, power steering fluid can leak. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and power steering fluid could leak onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of Mercedes-Benz Recall 4695079 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-517).

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak could create a road hazard.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the power steering return hose connections. Dealers will install a clamp at the connection point, if needed.

5,614 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021050 · manufacturer campaign 4391084

5 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sprinter 2012–2018

What is wrong

On certain recreational vehicles (RVs) and camper van conversions, moisture could cause a rear wheel speed sensor to fail. If this happens, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit may not work properly. Note: A malfunction of the ESP control unit can cause the ESP or ABS warning lights to turn on, and a "workshop assistance" message could appear in the instrument cluster.

Why it matters

A stability control system that does not work properly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear wheel speed sensors with an improved part.

3,946 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020339 · manufacturer campaign 9390062

23 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: Sprinter 2014–2018

What is wrong

On certain cargo vans, an additional bench seat may have been installed incorrectly. In specific, the seat may not be properly attached and may not have protection from corrosion. Over time, this could cause the seat to loosen and detach. Note: This recall only affects vans that were sold by Mercedes-Benz Mississauga, and up-fitted by Total Autoglass.

Why it matters

A seat that is loose or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect your van. The vehicle will be repaired as necessary. Mercedes-Benz advises that these bench seats should not be used until an inspection is completed.

24 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2017247 · manufacturer campaign 145

10 May 2017

Transport Canada lists: Navion 2014–2017 · Reyo 2014–2017 · Sprinter 2014–2017 · Era 2014–2017 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain motorhomes built on a Mercedes Sprinter cutaway or Mercedes chassis, the radio volume control module connected to the Mercedes chassis electrical system can cause improper operation of various electrical systems. This can result in an engine stall, and/or interference with the proper operation of the airbag system. Additionally, dash warning lights, exterior running lights can also be affected. Failure of these electrical systems will increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will remove the radio volume module and harness from the chassis electrical system.

224 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorhomeSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017069 · manufacturer campaign 2017030011

10 February 2017

Transport Canada lists: Sprinter 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a reinforcement plate and the protective bracket may not have been installed on the airbag control unit. This could cause the airbag control unit to become damaged in the event of a frontal impact. If this occurs, this could prevent the airbag system to work properly in the event of a secondary impact requiring the deployment of additional airbags which could increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install the reinforcement plate with the protective bracket.

1,818 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2020517 · manufacturer campaign 4695079

29 October 2020

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Sprinter 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power steering return hoses may detach at their connection points. If this happens, power steering fluid can leak. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and power steering fluid could leak onto the road.

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak could create a road hazard.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the power steering return hose connections. Dealers will install a clamp at the connection point, if needed.

4,102 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter, of which 5 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.