Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2015/232: Auto Stop/start May Shutdown Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 330
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1602
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 14 August 2013 and 10 November 2015. Incorrect software may have been installed during manufacture. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update the powertrain control software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect software may have been installed during manufacture. This may cause erratic idling when coming to a halt and the engine may shut down. Consequently the auto start/stop may not operate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUTO STOP/START MAY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING Defect: Incorrect software may have been installed during manufacture. This may cause erratic idling when coming to a halt and the engine may shut down. Consequently the auto start/stop may not operate as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles update the powertrain control software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause erratic idling when coming to a halt and the engine may shut down.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update the powertrain control software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 14 August 2013 and 10 November 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 330 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1602 or the DVSA reference R/2015/232. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2015/248 on 5 Jan 2016, for transmission may lock at low speed. The one launched after it was R/2015/247 on 8 Jan 2016, for stop start engine may not restart. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/232, launched 8 January 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.