Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 Tiffin Cahaba by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2022 Tiffin Cahaba
Van, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 6, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year4971 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2022 van
Severity index0.02022 vans average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 Tiffin Cahaba name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Tiffin Cahaba
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-506 | Jul 3, 2024 | Wheel bolts for the spare tire may be missing | Tires | 282 | Not stated |
| 23V-297 | Apr 26, 2023 | Spare tire carrier and molle rack may be incorrectly installed on the rear van doors, which can cause them to detach while the vehicle is in transit | Equipment | 203 | Part replacement |
| 23V-104 | Feb 20, 2023 | Rear Sumo Springs may be the wrong size and the front Sumo Springs may have been installed in an incorrect location | Equipment | 243 | Part replacement |
| 22V-291 | May 3, 2022 | Wiring for the 110-volt and 12-volt electrical system may have been installed improperly, resulting in unsecured wiring | Electrical system | 243 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 Tiffin Cahaba
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 6, 2026Failure May 14, 2022Oregon City, ORElectrical system, Adaptive cruise control, Vehicle speed control
Incurable Electrical Nonconformity and Active Safety Hazard Four years ago, I reported a severe electrical integration failure to an authorized Tiffin service center. The vehicle’s aftermarket stereo integration harness back-feeds power into the Mercedes-Benz CAN-bus network, causing erratic flashing of the SOS emergency lighting, mirror puddle lights, and interior dome lights all night long. Because Tiffin failed to locate this defect, it created a massive, continuous parasitic draw. This system was so violently miswired that it destroyed three heavy-duty automotive batteries in the first year of ownership alone. In an attempt to resolve the issue, the Mercedes-Benz Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) was replaced. However, because the underlying Tiffin wiring bridge was never severed, the vehicle's central computing network has been fundamentally corrupted. The vehicle is now locked in a permanent "Limp Home Mode," restricting speed to a dangerously low 28 mph on inclines. Operating a heavy motorhome at 28 mph on a public highway incline is a life-threatening safety hazard that leaves me completely vulnerable to catastrophic rear-end collisions. In addition to the chassis-corrupting CAN-bus defects, the vehicle suffers from a total, systemic failure of its primary living-quarter electrical systems. The factory-installed solar panels have never functioned since the date of purchase. Furthermore, the secondary high-output alternator has suffered a complete mechanical and electrical failure, and the primary electrical outlet has physically charred and melted due to dangerous electrical arcing. The vehicle’s entire electrical infrastructure is fundamentally defective, dangerous, and poses an immediate fire and safety risk to its occupants.
NHTSA complaint 11748619
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
17 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- CSA-047 Oct 2, 2025 · Other
Mercedes-Benz Campaign #2025070001 Software Update. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that on certain Model Years 2017-2021 Sprinter vehicles, the software of the engine control unit might not meet specificati… - MCD-012 Jul 12, 2025 · Other
Instructions only ( no letter), on how to install a cover on the battery pack box for 2021 and 2022 Cahabas. Instuctions emailed only. - MCD-009 Jun 9, 2025 · Other
Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. Replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. These are the instructions to wire in. - CSA-044 Jun 11, 2025 · Other
From Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes=Benz is extending the coverage of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve on vehicle from the vehicle's basic warranty of 5 years/100,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) and applies to the vehicle reg… - SB-67 Dec 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheel/lug bolts on certain 2021 and 2022 Cahabas may be cross threaded. If the wheel/lug bolts are cross threaded, this would cause difficulties removing the wheel. - SB-066 Aug 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On certain 2022 Cahaba Motorhomes equipped with a DragonFly charging system, it may not have the connections for the house batteries wired correctly. If the connections are not correct, that may result in batteries not being able to charge. - CSA-027 (FINAL) Jul 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor circuit may be inade… - CSA-027 Interim Apr 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor circuit may be inade… - CSA-025 Final Feb 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. a component of the vehicle's park lock system mi… - CSA-025 Jan 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mercedes-Benz Safety Recall #22V-796 A component of the vehicle's park lock system might fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in a vehicle rollaway. This may increase the risk of a crash. - CSA-019 (Final) Oct 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer Service Advisory was sent regarding Mercedes Benz Recall # 22V360, The communication module's SIM card could become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the digital owner's manual as well as the automatic e… - TIF-021 Jul 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mercedes-Benz has initiated a Recall Campaign for Model Year 2020 Sprinter vehicles to update the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software in these vehicles. To ensure your vehicle is in compliance with emissions regu… - CSA-020 Jul 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software, Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software and Dosing Control Unit (DCU) software does not corresp… - CSA-19 Jul 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the manual as well as the automatic eCall function would not b… - CSA-17 May 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mercedes-Benz's NHTSA #21V-055 recall for "Updating "eCall" Software. - CSA-14 Mar 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replace Tire and Loading Information Label Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Mercedes NHTSA # 22V-073 - CSA-12 Feb 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not properly secured in a…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.