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NHTSA Recall 15V652000: Software (electrical system) and delivery (fuel system)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,177 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63.

3,177
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (December 2)
NHTSA campaign15V652000
Manufacturer campaign2015100003
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY
Report receivedOctober 14, 2015
Owner notificationDecember 2, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.

Safety risk

The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V652000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG S632014
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.