2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Published February 20, 2026 · Recall initiated: February 20, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V099000, published February 20, 2026. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- ESPRINTER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V099000 on February 20, 2026. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: ESPRINTER.