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2020 Mercedes Sprinter 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Sprinter 2500.

The 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 stands as a key reference point for researchers tracking the reliability trajectory of this model, particularly when contrasted against its historical extremes. Examining the complaint data spanning 2007 to 2025 reveals stark fluctuations, from a record low of a single complaint in 2007 to a peak of 38 complaints in 2014. Because the 2020 model year sits well beyond that historical high-water mark, it reflects a later phase of the model's lifecycle, meaning researchers can anticipate a more predictable reliability baseline rather than the volatility that defined the peak complaint era.

Model year20202015

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0199971745. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0199971745 alt 0199971845
Engine air filter0000903751
Fuel filter6510903600 alt 6420906352
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades9108240100 alt 9108240000
Thermostat024997634564 alt 6422002015
Cabin air filter000835480064

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length233.5 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height107.5 in
Wheelbase144.1 in
Curb weight4784 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 68.1 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs120.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceBattery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90°89 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 90°44 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Short Arm11 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
1Bolts 1-107.4 ft. lbs
614.8
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°27 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

22
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 22 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V802000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 21/12/2020

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing… Remedy: DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at…

20V631000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 14/10/2020

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. Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, free of charge. The recall began November…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Sprinter 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.