Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalls 2025 Mercedes-benz Esprinter

Recall date

February 20, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

26V099000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 117 units

Why it was recalled

Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

What to do

Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3EAVASOU. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.