Vehicle recall R/2015/211

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: Combustion engine may fail to start

DVSA recall R/2015/211 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 20 November 2015. It covers vehicles built 1 February 2013 to 24 April 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/211
Launched: 20 November 2015
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1516
Vehicles: 620 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Incorrect software may cause the combustion engine to non start during use. Restarting the vehicle by using the key will reset the system

The fix

On affected vehicles update the software for the fuel control unit.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S-CLASS HYBRID)	1 February 2013 to 24 April 2015	620

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Other recalls for these models

R/2015/196 Front seat belts may not perform as intended 5 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/248 Transmission may lock at low speed 5 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/247 Stop start engine may not restart 8 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/232 Auto stop/start may shutdown without warning 8 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2016/235 Automatic transmission may malfunction 31 October 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2016/270 Extended seat belt may malfunction and reduce effectiveness of shoulder belt 15 December 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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