2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Axle Recall (25V090)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 689 vehicles · Reported February 14, 2025
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling 689 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V090 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V090000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | V3ESCHWEI |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 14, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter |
| Units affected | 689 |
| Component | Power Train > Axle Assembly |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter in recall 25V090?
The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Esprinter with recall 25V090?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the axle assembly.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V090?
Recall 25V090 covers 689 vehicles: 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter.
NHTSA lists 689 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz | Esprinter |
What is the fix for the Esprinter axle recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3ESCHWEI.
When was recall 25V090 announced?
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported recall 25V090 to NHTSA on February 14, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 5, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V090000. |
| May 5, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 months ago. If your Esprinter was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Esprinter is part of recall 25V090?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V090 is open on your Esprinter, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 Esprinter vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Esprinter owners do about recall 25V090?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V090000 applies to your Esprinter.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the axle assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Esprinter owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the transmission.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the transmission have been filed since recall 25V090 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter: 2 complaints in total, 1 about the transmission
Can recall 25V090 make my Esprinter a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Esprinter went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V090
Is the 25V090000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 5, 2025.
How do I know if my Esprinter is part of recall 25V090000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V090000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.