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2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo: problems, recalls and fuel economy
The 2022 Metris Cargo has 5 recalls on file, and three of them involve the fuel system[1][2][3][4]. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for this model year[5].
Most reported problems
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file[5]. One mentions a crash. None mention a fire, an injury or a death[5]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 complaints, with no crashes, fires or injuries[7]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe being told the repair part for the fuel pump recall was not available, and some felt the wait was too long. A couple describe the van sputtering or hesitating while driving[7].
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints[8]. In the sample, one owner describes a fuel leak at a fuel line and says their van did not seem to be included in the recall. Another describes engine misfires that a mechanic blamed on a failed fuel pump[8].
- Electrical system: 1 complaint[9]. The owner describes a multimedia system that is slow to respond[9].
- Unknown or other: 1 complaint, and it is the one that mentions a crash[10].
The fuel pump complaints line up with the fuel pump recalls below. The numbers are small, so treat them as a pattern worth checking, not a verdict.
Recalls
NHTSA lists these recalls for the 2022 Metris, newest first. Use your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see which ones apply to your van.
- Air bag control module (26V070). Filed 2026-02-06 for 52,360 vehicles[11]. It covers certain 2020 and 2022-2023 right-hand-drive Metris vans[11]. Water can collect on the air bag control unit, and the air bags may not deploy as intended. That raises injury risk in a crash. Dealers will install a cover on the unit at no charge. Owner letters began going out April 10, 2026[11].
- Rearview camera connection (25V463). Filed 2025-07-11 for 43,422 vehicles[12]. Electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be secure, so the rearview camera image may not show. That reduces the driver's view behind the van. Dealers will inspect and repair the connection as needed[12].
- Remedy pending
Fuel pump shutdown, expanded (23V881). Filed 2023-12-21 for 13,726 vehicles[2]. The fuel pump may shut down and cause a loss of drive power, which raises crash risk. The remedy is a new fuel pump. This recall expands 23V444[2]. In complaints we read, owners say the part was not yet available for their van[7]. - Fuel pump shutdown (23V444). Filed 2023-06-26 for 20,500 vehicles[3]. It covers 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. Same defect and risk as above, and the remedy is a new fuel pump[3].
- Fuel hose connection (22V134). Filed 2022-03-08 for 42,132 vehicles[4]. The fuel hoses may not be securely connected to the engine, which can cause a fuel leak. A leak near an ignition source raises fire risk. Dealers will inspect the connections and replace clamps and hose as needed[4].
Fuel economy
All versions use a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine with an Automatic 9-spd and rear-wheel drive[13][14][6][15]. EPA lists premium fuel[13].
| Version | City / Hwy / Combined MPG | EPA annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van[13] | 19 / 23 / 21 | $3,900 |
| Cargo Van, LWB[14] | 19 / 23 / 21 | $3,900 |
| US Postal Long[6] | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 |
| US Postal[15] | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 |
EPA's annual cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the van was new.
Engine and size
The 2.0L 4-cylinder is rated at 208 hp[16]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US vans[17].
| Measure | Cargo Van |
|---|---|
| Length | 202 in |
| Width | 76 in |
| Height | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in |
| Curb weight | 4,222 lb |
Source for the table is[17].
How 2022 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 127 | 13 |
| 2017 | 29 | 14 |
| 2018 | 28 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 |
NHTSA counts for each Metris Cargo model year[1]:
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 127 | 13 |
| 2017 | 29 | 14 |
| 2018 | 28 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 |
For complaints, 2022 ties 2019 at 9. It is lower than 2016, 2017 and 2018, and higher than 2020, 2021 and 2023. For recalls, only 2023 has fewer than 2022's 5[1]. These counts are not adjusted for how many vans were sold.
Should you buy a used 2022 Metris Cargo?
The complaint count is small and the recall count is low next to most other years[1]. The fuel pump recalls deserve attention, because a pump shutdown can cause a loss of drive power[2][3]. Check the VIN on NHTSA.gov and ask a dealer whether the fuel pump and air bag repairs are done and the parts are in[11][2]. Some owners in complaints we read describe waiting on the fuel pump part[7]. Our data does not cover reliability scores, so it cannot say more than that.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo?
- Fuel system complaints are the largest group, at 5 of 9 on file[5][7]. Owners in a sample describe waiting for a fuel pump recall part[7].
- Does the 2022 Metris Cargo have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the model year, covering the air bag control module, the rearview camera connection, the fuel pump (two recalls) and the fuel hose connection[11][12][2][3][4][1].
- How many miles per gallon does the 2022 Metris Cargo get?
- EPA rates the Cargo Van at 19 city, 23 highway and 21 combined MPG, and the US Postal versions at 22 combined[13][6][15].
- How much horsepower does the 2022 Metris Cargo have?
- The 2.0L 4-cylinder is rated at 208 hp[16].
Facts and sources
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V881, filed December 21, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V444, filed June 26, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V134, filed March 8, 2022: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
- NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Metris (US Postal Long), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 5 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V070, filed February 6, 2026: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V463, filed July 11, 2025: Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen / Monitor / Unit. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Metris (Cargo Van), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Metris (Cargo Van, LWB), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Metris (US Postal), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 208 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, METRIS CARGO VAN: length 202 in, width 76 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 126 in, curb weight 4,222 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov