Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V652000 Reported October 14, 2015

Engine stall due to engine control unit software

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 3,177 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V652000
Manufacturer Campaign
2015100003
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
3,177
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 14, 2015
Completion Rate
92.95

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V652000 or campaign 2015100003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V652000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V652000?

NHTSA recall 15V652000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 14, 2015. It addresses: Engine stall due to engine control unit software. The recall affects approximately 3,177 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V652000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015100003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.