2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo at 22 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 28 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
10
EPA combined mpg
22
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as METRIS.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo, newest first.
Tires
NHTSA 22V482000Reported Jul 7, 2022
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VS2LASTRE)
Units affected
24,359 (estimate)
Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA 22V134000Reported Mar 8, 2022
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VS2KRAUCH)
Units affected
42,132 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VS2RUEKAM)
Units affected
17,093 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VS2BE42BRE)
Units affected
28,743 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VSXHERMPOS)
Units affected
84,345 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VS2SITZAB)
Units affected
15,160 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VSX566ZP25)
Units affected
19 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VS2LENKEPS)
Units affected
2 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LENKEPS.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. VSX566ZP25)
Units affected
7 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft and 1 more component
NHTSA 18V497000Reported Jul 29, 2018
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft; Power train: Automatic transmission
Units affected
6 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo owner complaints
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo, most recently on Nov 21, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Tires
14
Wheels
5
Steering
3
Unknown or other
3
Back over prevention
2
Engine
2
Service brakes
2
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
1
Electrical system
1
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
