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Mercedes-Benz Vito Vito short 111 CDI Functional common faults.

2014–2024, van, diesel, 114 HP.

The fault list covers: OM622DE16LA engine, MB6MT transmission.

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1 fault write-ups. Important. 17 recalls.

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Known faults

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Vito / V-Class 1.6 diesel (OM622): illegal defeat device, KBA recall

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In May 2018 it emerged that in the view of the German federal motor transport authority (KBA), Daimler had used an illegal defeat device in the exhaust after treatment of the Vito 1.6 litre diesel (OM 622) to the Euro 6 standard.

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The KBA therefore ordered a recall on 6,300 vehicles, of which 1,372 were in Germany.

This is the smallest diesel in the W447 Vito/V-Class range, and it often reaches the used market after fleet use. Whether the software update was done cannot be read from the registration documents: only the franchised dealer can tell you, by VIN.

This is not the affair of the larger 2.1 (OM651) or the later 2.0 (OM654). Those have separate campaigns with different numbers. This covers only the 1.6 OM622.

What to check

  • Check which engine is fitted: this applies only to the 1.6 litre OM622 (badged as Vito 109/111/114 CDI)
  • Ask the franchised dealer by VIN whether the KBA recall applies, and whether it was carried out
  • On an imported car with a fleet history, ask for the German service history
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Mercedes-Benz Vito Vito short 111 CDI Functional

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Official recall17 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 7 July 2022

22V482000TIRESTIRES7 July 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."

Risk: An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.

The authority's notice

22V134000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS8 March 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

The authority's notice

22V099000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERABACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA22 February 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.

Risk: A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.

The authority's notice

22V066000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUIDSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID8 February 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.

Risk: A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.

The authority's notice

21V055000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE5 February 2021 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.

The authority's notice

19V715000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY8 October 2019 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.

Risk: If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.

The authority's notice

19V693000UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHER2 October 2019 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

Risk: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

The authority's notice

19V489000STEERINGSTEERING25 June 2019 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LENKEPS.

The authority's notice

19V222000UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHER20 March 2019 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

Risk: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

The authority's notice

18V497000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT29 July 2018 · NHTSA (USA)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.

Risk: If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

The authority's notice

A12/00838/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The fuel return line may be damaged by contact with the underbody panelling. As a result, fuel may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/00872/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Incorrect image (frozen picture) information may be displayed by the rear view camera at low temperatures. As a result, the driver will not have an accurate and reliable view of the areas behind the vehicle on the display screen when reversing, which could increase the risk of an accident The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0609/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

There is a possibility of red rust corrosion on metallic components of the roof frame reinforcement and the connecting elements in the rear part of the roof bed. This could lead to weakening of the roof structure and thus of the overall stability of the body.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1288/18Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

A faulty "Passenger Airbag Off" light could lead to a faulty passenger presence detector going unnoticed. In the event of an accident, this could increase the risk of injury for the passenger.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1375/19Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Due to incorrectly fitted brake pipes, brake fluid may leak out. This can result in increased stopping distance and to increased risk of fire due to brake fluid getting into contact with hot components.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1752/19Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The coverings on the seat boxes with an integrated back-up battery may be missing. This will increase the risk of a short circuit or fire in case objects made of electroconductive (e.g. metal) materials are placed in the seat boxes.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

INFO/00154/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The parameters of the gear recognition sensor may be incorrect. As a result, the reversing light may be deactivated inadvertently, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engine and transmission

OM622DE16LA

65–84 kW (88–114 HP) · diesel

MB6MT · 6-speed manual, longitudinal (Mercedes-Benz)

manual · 6 speed

Torque limit450 Nm
MakerMercedes-Benz

We built the code from the model and the gear count. The factory sheet does not state it.

Variant data

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Factory data

Trim
Vito short 111 CDI Functional
Body
van
Fuel
diesel
Transmission
manual
Engine size
1598 cc
Power
84 kW (114 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2014–2024

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

  • Timing belt, 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA188/EA189/EA288)

    • 210,000 km(EA288, including the 1.6 TDI, with no time limit. 130,000 miles = 209,215 km. Parts maker repair specification, read by a human. The interval chart at https://www.rwcmotorsport.com/tech/tdi-maintenance.php gives the same figure independently.)

  • Fuel filter, diesel

    • 60,000 km or 2 years
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  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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