Metris
Mercedes-Benz Metris: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeMercedes-Benz
ClassSpecial purpose vehicle
Model years (US)2016–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz Vito – Mercedes-Benz W4472014–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | March 2014–present (Europe/Latin-America) March 2016–present (China, as V260) January 2016–2023 (North America, as Metris) 2019–present (India) 2020–present (e-Vito) |
| Body styles | 4-door van 4-door minibus |
| Layout | FF Layout Front motor, Front-wheel drive (EQV 300) FR Layout F4 Layout |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz VS20 |
| Engines | petrol 2.0 L M274 I4 diesel 1.6 L OM 622 DE 16 LA turbo I4 1.7 L OM 622 DE 17 LA turbo I4 2.0 L OM 654 turbo I4 2.2 L OM 651 DE 22 LA turbo I4 electric EQV 300 |
| Electric motor | 85kW permanent synchronous magnet electric motor (eVito 2018-2020) 150kW permanent synchronous magnet electric motor (eVito 2025- and Mercedes-Benz EQV / eVito Tourer 2020-) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed ECO Gear manual 7-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic Single speed with fixed ratio (Mercedes-Benz EQV / eVito Tourer) |
| Battery | 90 (usable) kWh water-cooled Li-Ion battery 66/60 (total/usable) kWh Li-Ion battery |
| Charging | 80 kW DC (eVito) 11 kW AC (eVito) |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm (SWB) 3,430 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,895 mm (SWB L1) 5,140 mm (SWB L2) 5,370 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,928 mm (body only) 2,057 mm (mirrors folded) 2,249 mm (mirrors unfolded) |
| Height | 1,901–1,908 mm |
| Assembly | Spain: Vitoria-Gasteiz (Mercedes-Benz Espana, S.A.) Spain: Alcobendas (CKD) US: Ladson, South Carolina (Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC) Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco (Mercedes-Benz Mexico) Argentina: Virrey del Pino (Mercedes-Benz Argentina) China: Fuzhou (Fujian Daimler) India: Pune (Mercedes-Benz India) |
Mercedes-Benz Vito – Mercedes-Benz W6392003–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003–2014 (Spain) 2008–present (Mexico) 2010–2015 (China) |
| Body styles | 4-door van 4-door minibus |
| Layout | FR Layout F4 Layout |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz NCV2 |
| Engines | 2.1 L OM646 980 L4 Turbo Diesel (China) 2.1 L OM646 DE22 LA R L4 Diesel 2.1 L OM651 DE22 L4 Diesel 3.0 L OM642 V6 Diesel 2.5 L M272 924 V6 Petrol (China) 3.0 L M272 939 V6 Petrol (China) 3.2 L M112 E32 V6 Petrol (2010–) 3.5 L M272 E35 V6 Petrol 3.7 L M112 E37 V6 Petrol 3.8 L Brabus V6 Petrol 6.0 L M113 Brabus V8 Petrol |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Manual 5-speed TouchShift (Automatic) |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm (SWB) 3,430 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,748–5,223 mm |
| Width | 1,906 mm |
| Height | 1,875 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,040–2,135 kg |
| Assembly | Spain: Vitoria-Gasteiz (Mercedes-Benz España, S.A.) Spain: Alcobendas (Mercedes-Benz España, S.A.U.; CKD) Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco (Mercedes-Benz Mexico) China: Fuzhou (Fujian Daimler) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2016–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Special purpose vehicle |
| Model years in EPA data | 2016–2023 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 29 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2016–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 42 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 41 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Engine and cooling | 22 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Visibility and wipers | 22 | 2016 |
| Steering | 17 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Wheels | 17 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Driver assistance | 10 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2016, 2018 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2016 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2016–2018: 184 complaints, 0 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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