MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 (2025) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with faulty front radar sensor that may cause loss of automatic emergency braking. Owners must have the sensor replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles because their front short-range radar sensor may fail, causing the automatic emergency braking system to stop working. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is not properly equipped with the safety feature. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82090-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2025-recall-forward-collision-avoidance-system.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82090-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2025-recall-forward-collision-avoidance-system · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V712000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2025) Recall: Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82090-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2025-recall-forward-collision-avoidance-system. Based on NHTSA recall #25V712000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V712000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front short-range radar sensor's printed circuit board may fail, leading to a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features. This means the vehicle might not detect collisions as intended, increasing the chance of accidents.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with the faulty front short-range radar sensor are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the corrected system face a higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has a front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board that may have failed. The recall covers vehicles with specific VINs that can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting October 24, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the short-range sensor free of charge to restore automatic emergency braking functionality.
Check VIN on NHTSA Website
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting October 24, 2025.
October 24, 2025
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RADARS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front short-range radar sensor's printed circuit board may fail, causing the automatic emergency braking system to stop working, which increases crash risk.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has a front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board that may have failed. VINs can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting October 24, 2025.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact a dealer for a free replacement of the short-range sensor to restore automatic emergency braking functionality.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V712000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V712000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RADARS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V712000 (October 17, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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