Research · 8 model years

Mercedes-Benz MetrisEvery model year, 2016–2023

Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 73 recall campaigns and 212 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz Metris. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (127).

01 —Model years

Mercedes-Benz Metris years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2023421Not rated20
2022591Not rated21
2021710Not rated21
2020870Not rated22
20191290Not rated22
201810280Not rated22
201714290Not rated22
2016131270Not rated22
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2016127
201729
201828
20199
20207
20211
20229
20232

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2023 Metris

4 campaigns

Air bags: air bag

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported Feb 6, 2026NHTSA 26V070000

Equipment: video (touch)screen

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported Jul 11, 2025NHTSA 25V463000

Fuel system

Remedy pending

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Dec 21, 2023NHTSA 23V881000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026