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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I TOOK IT FOR THE SERVICE AT MERCEDES BENZ IN OXNARD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. I STILL HAVE NO UPDATE ON MY VEHICLE AFTER A WEEK OF LEAVING MY CAR AT THEIR SHOT. NO ONE HAS CALLED ME TO UPDATED WAS GOING ON TO MY CAR. I NEED MY CAR FIX. PLEASE HELP ME.

NHTSA ODI #11139024

4,700 miles · Oct 7, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN DRIVING AND SITTING STILL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE SMELL STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER CHANGE TO 47-50 DEGREES. ITS A CONSTANT STRONG GASOLINE SMELL.

NHTSA ODI #11138922

12,000 miles · Oct 5, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I TOOK IT FOR A SERVICE AT MERCEDES BENZ AND THEY SAID THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. I STILL HAVE NO UPDATE ON MY VEHICLE AFTER A WEEK OF LEAVING MY CAR AT THEIR SHOP. NO ONE HAS CALLED ME TO FOLLOW UP ON MY CAR.

NHTSA ODI #11133599

62,000 miles · Jul 30, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

THERE IS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR UNDER HOOD AFTER VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER (UNDER ~45F). I CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM IN MY CITY DUE TO WEATHER BEING TOO WARM.

NHTSA ODI #11114577

19,000 miles · Jun 27, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

VEHICLE NOT RUNNING, SAT OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TEMPERATURES IN THE 30SF, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VEHICLE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE DATE AND MILEAGE ARE APPROXIMATIONS. I CAN'T REMEMBER THE PRECISE DATES. IT WAS THIS PAST WINTER. IT WAS ONLY AFTER READING OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I DECIDE…

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NHTSA ODI #11104437

Mileage unknown · May 25, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

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I CAN SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL ALMOST EVERY MORNING AFTER BEING PARKED COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE HOOD REGION. MORE NOTICEABLE ON COOLER MORNINGS. VERY UNPLEASANT TO BE WORKING NEARBY WHILE PREPARING FOR WORK. SMELL IS ALSO NOTED IN CABIN PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. I HAVE BROUGHT VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM LEAVING IT FOR A FEW DAYS AT TIME BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETECT OR SOLVE THIS CONSTANT AND HAZARDOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE. I OTHERWISE LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED AND SOLVED. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER 1 YEAR .

NHTSA ODI #11098022

13,000 miles · May 15, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

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****NOTE - NEED MORE INFORMATION, CONTACTED CONSUMER 5/21/2018. **** HAS ANYONE HAD THAT GAS SMELL FROM THE METRIS FRONT DRIVER EXTERIOR? I'VE HAD IT HAPPEN AT LEAST 1-2 TIMES A MONTH THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. USUALLY IF IT SITS OVER NIGHT OR IT'S BEEN COLD. I HEARD IT WAS A RUBBER VALVE COMPONENT ON A FUEL SYSTEM. CALLED THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS THEY ACTUALLY OBSERVED IT. WORRIES ME THOUGH BECAUSE IT'S A FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARD WHEN THE METRIS SITS IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE GARAGE OVER NIGHT. THE GAS VAPORS ARE VERY DANGEROUS FOR BREATHING AND IGNITION.

NHTSA ODI #11093848

36,063 miles · Apr 17, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

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I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR MY WIFE AS WE HAVE FIVE SMALL CHILDREN. A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, A STRONG AND HORRENDOUS GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE BEGAN EACH TIME UPON START UP IN THE COLD WEATHER. THE GAS SMELL/FUMES LAST BEYOND 10 MINUTES INSIDE MAKING IT UNSAFE TO TRANSPORT OUR MINOR CHILDREN. UPON RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE WEBSITES AND FORUMS DISCUSSING THE FREQUENCY OF THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WITH THE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OUR METRIS. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11088547

35,000 miles · Mar 23, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

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THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VAN WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNINGS. THE SMELL IS TO THE POINT THAT YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THE FIRST FEW MILES WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. I TOOK THE VAN TO HENDRICK MOTORS IN CHARLOTTE, NC WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW TO HAVE IT CHECKED AT 40,250 MILES. THEY OFFERED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $603 AND I FEEL THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO CHARGE. THE ESTIMATE THEY GAVE ME STATES, "REPLACE LONG RUBBER FUEL FEED LINE AND CLAMPS TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (RUBBER FUEL FEED LINE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP POROUS CAUSING CONCERN)

NHTSA ODI #11081127

37,000 miles · Feb 13, 2018

Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL SMELL AROUND FRONT ENGINE AND UNDER VEHICLE WHEN STOPPED AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN COOL WEATHER. CAN PERSIST FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. FIRE SAFETY HAZARD.

NHTSA ODI #11072470

Official recalls

22V482000 · Tires

Jul 7, 2022

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

22V099000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Feb 22, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

22V066000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid

Feb 8, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

21V055000 · Electrical System:software

Feb 5, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

19V715000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery

Oct 8, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

19V290000 · Steering; Steering:electric Power Assist System

Apr 10, 2019

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.

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Steering:electric Power Assist System

Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.

Steering

Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

18V837000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Nov 29, 2018

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

18V335000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

May 22, 2018

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

17V595000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Sep 22, 2017

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

17V272000 · Electrical System:software

Apr 21, 2017

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

17V244000 · Seat Belts:pretensioner

Apr 10, 2017

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

17V148000 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection

Mar 7, 2017

Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work on the vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

16V342000 · Power Train:axle Assembly

May 24, 2016

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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NHTSA investigations

PE18002 · Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak

Opened Mar 13, 2018 · Closed Jun 18, 2019

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

On November 27, 2018, Daimler Vans USA, LLC submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing two engine compartment fuel hose connection defects in certain model year (MY) 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (Recall 18V-837).The recall scope includes approximately 12,383 Metris vehicles manufactured from March 2, 2015 (SOP) to March 15, 2017.The defects may result in leakage from an upper hose connection that feeds the high-pressure fuel pump or from a lower hose connection of the fuel transition hose between the underbody fuel line and the Shrader valve.The upper connection defect was caused by thermal aging of the hose material (Veritas hose), resulting in a loss of elasticity over time.The thermal aging of the hose leads to a progressive reduction of sealing performance, which is most evident at low ambient temperatures.The problem was corrected by changing to a hose with better material properties (ContiTech hose).The lower connection defect was caused by a manufacturing process problem, where the hose clamp may have been installed using an incorrect tool.The recall remedy involves replacing the upper and lower hoses and clamps, as necessary, and ensuring proper installation. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE18-002 to investigate nine (9) complaints (VOQs) reporting incidents of gasoline odor or leakage in nine (9) model year (MY) 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans (subject vehicles).Eight (8) of the VOQs indicated that the problem occurred in cold ambient temperatures, either during engine warm-up after a cold start or after the vehicle had been parked and shutoff. Two (2) of the consumers have indicated to ODI that the problems were diagnosed by dealer service technicians as the upper hose connection defect.As part of PE18-002, ODI analyzed information related to the incidents reported to the Office by consumers and analyzed the information provided by Daimler Vans in response to ODI's information request letter.The fuel hose leak field experience shown in the Failure Report section of this resume all involve vehicles covered by the Daimler Vans recall.This Preliminary Evaluation is closed with recall 18V-837.VOQs associated with the investigation: 10936026, 10936184, 10991876, 11054491, 11057992, 11063437, 11063829, 11104437, 11138922, 11139024, 11140844, 1150262, 11152201.