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2016 Mercedes Benz AMG S63 4Matic Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG S63 4Matic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG S63 4Matic. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #15V652000Reported October 14, 2015 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 3,177 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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