Reliable Auto DB

2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris holds 0 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 0 per year. Metris years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, Touchscreen, and Fuel pump.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

0

Per year

0

Recalls

5

Years on the road

5

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Metris has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall air bags, air bag control module 2026-02-06 · NHTSA campaign 26V070000
Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Remedy Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
Recall equipment, electrical, infotainment, touchscreen 2025-07-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V463000
Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the infotainment system connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2GARPIN.
Recall Fuel pump 2023-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V881000
Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAPUM2. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-444.
Recall Fuel pump 2023-06-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V444000
Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2022-03-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V134000
Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo VAN RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger VAN RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Metris (Cargo Van) 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 23 21 MPG $3800
Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 23 21 MPG $3800
Metris (Passenger Van) 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 22 19 MPG $4200
Metris (US Postal Long) 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $3650
Metris (US Postal) 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $3650

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2016–2023
Body styles Van
Oil 0W-40 or 5W-40 (MB-Approval oils; other viscosities by temperature) , 8.1 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R17 (common US OEM; some markets also 205/65R16 or 225/60R16)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-497 covers certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles: the drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange. Dealers replace the transmission flange and securing bolts and clean the shaft seal. Recall 21V-055 covers certain 2016-2020 Metris vehicles, and also certain 2019-2020 Sprinter vehicles: the communication-module software for the automatic emergency call system may be incorrect; dealers update the software.

Compare

Previous year 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris See every Mercedes-Benz Metris model year →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris holds 0 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 0 per year. Metris years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, Touchscreen, and Fuel pump.

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Metris has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris been recalled?

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Mercedes-Benz Metris use?

MB-Approval oils such as 0W-40 or 5W-40 are commonly listed; capacity is about 8.1 qt with filter—verify the viscosity chart for temperature.

What tire size does a Mercedes-Benz Metris commonly use?

A common US OEM size is 225/55R17; some configurations also list 16-inch sizes such as 205/65R16.

What drive-shaft recall covers certain Metris vans?

Recall 18V-497 covers certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles where drive-shaft bolts at the automatic transmission flange may loosen.