2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
- Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
Engines covered
- 2.0L 1991CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or repl
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection p
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may i
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering s
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error.
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were m
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the v
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warn
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reduc
Reduced vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the propeller shaft may damage
Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification l
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing
Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fai
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach
A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The screws for the front door hinges may not have been tightened properly.
Loose door hinge screws could change the gap between the door and vehicle body, increasing the risk
Dealers will check the screws and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification lett
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. The rearv
A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the v
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles, free of charge
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after th
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner n
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
Over time, the hose could begin to leak brake fluid, affecting the braking performance of the vehicl
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and r
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorre
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function
The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating
Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue warning message cannot be reset with fault code P13DF00 or P300685 Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlue (
Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlue (SCR) control unit have been processed and corrected; however, fault codes P13DF00 and P300685 remain active an
EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI contr
The software for the communication module does not correspond to the latest series production configuration. For this reason, a remote software update to update the software for the communication module is planned for the affected vehicles.
Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: Engine oil level cu
Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmis
MBAG has determined the software of the control unit for the anti-theft warning system does not correspond to the current production conguration. There is a possibility that the alarm system (EDW) could be triggered while the vehicle is par
Showing the 8 most recent of 141 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
on 08-03=23, I as driving MB sprinter van on highway Route 84 east toward Connecticut, when I was near Southington exit smoke was coming out of AC vent, I took exit to route 10 and stopped van right a
on 08-03=23, I as driving MB sprinter van on highway Route 84 east toward Connecticut, when I was near Southington exit smoke was coming out of AC vent, I took exit to route 10 and stopped van right a
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The vehicle was taken t
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The vehicle was taken t
On occasion the vehicle will loose almost all power. It occurs at random times. It could be deadly if merging into traffic or crossing an intersection where the other drivers donât have to stop. I h
Showing the 5 most serious of 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
