Mercedes-Benz eSprinter VIN Check

NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter from 2 production runs; the worst run has 1, the typical one 1.

NHTSA complaint records · 2 complaints · 2 runs · 2024–2024 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported eSprinter run is W1Y4VCHY9RT (2024 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 33% of reports.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every eSprinter complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz eSprinter — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
W1Y4VCHY9RT••••••20241——
W1Y4VCHY0RT••••••20241——
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 33% of everything Mercedes-Benz eSprinter owners report: Electrical System, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz eSprinter — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System1——
Structure1——
Power Train1——
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Mercedes-Benz eSprinter — complaint severity
OutcomeMercedes-Benz eSprinterAll vehicles
Complaints filed21,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 eSprinter runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which eSprinter production run has the most complaints?

W1Y4VCHY9RT, a 2024 build, with 1 complaints. The typical eSprinter run has 1.

How many eSprinter complaints involve a crash?

0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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