Vehicle recall R/2015/247

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: Stop start engine may not restart

DVSA recall R/2015/247 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 8 January 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 August 2012 to 31 August 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/247
Launched: 8 January 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1603
Vehicles: 1,126 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The excess length of the wiring harness to the engine control unit could result in a faulty camshaft signal. This faulty camshaft signal may lead to an unintentional cancellation of the automatic starting procedure after automatic engine stop of the automatic start/stop system. In the event of a faulty camshaft signal the engine would not restart as expected following the stop procedure but can be manually restarted immediately by engaging the transmission selector lever position ‘N’ or ‘D’ and by operating the ignition key or the start button (with keyless go). Depending on the traffic situation however an increased accident hazard could result.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and rework the wiring harness to the engine control unit on the affected vehicles as a precautionary measure.

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	1 August 2012 to 31 August 2015	1,126

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Other recalls for these models

R/2015/232 Auto stop/start may shutdown without warning 8 January 2016, 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/2015/211 Combustion engine may fail to start 20 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/196 Front seat belts may not perform as intended 5 November 2015, 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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