2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had 5 recalls completed at the MB Sprinter dealership in Pleasanton CA on 11/06/2025. Had hardly driven it 100 miles or 5 times since then when I noticed it was not always going into park. One recall had to do with not going in park when you push park button while foot on brake. I was not having…”
filed Dec 7, 2025
“Driving at speed (70-75 mph) in the HOV lane of the I-5 Freeway south of Los Angeles, a warning signal would occasionally light up and sound when the van passed under HOV signage indicating HOV exits. Then, with a completely clear lane ahead – no vehicles, no obstacles – the van's braking system…”
filed Jul 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come…Campaign 21V152000 · Mar 10, 2021
- Rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake…Campaign 20V802000 · Dec 21, 2020
- Outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during…Campaign 20V631000 · Oct 14, 2020
Service Brakes problems in other Sprinter 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Sprinter 2500 | 7 | 16% |
| 2019 Sprinter 2500 | 7 | 10% |
| 2016 Sprinter 2500 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.