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Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 common faults.

2012–2021. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

Mercedes-Benz Citan W415

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What to watch for

What can go wrong on this car?

The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.

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Deposits build up on the injectors from 100,000 kilometres, and this is faster with city-only use, because the engine never warms through properly.

Applies to the engine OM607DE15LA.

Official recall14 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.

Most recent: 1 January 2020

A12/00139/20Safety recallInjuries1 January 2020 · EU Safety Gate

The nuts on the rear axle wheel hubs and two screws on the brake calliper support can become loose. As a result, the rear wheels can be detached, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/01/2020

The authority's notice

A12/00070/20Safety recallInjuries1 December 2019 · EU Safety Gate

The nuts on the rear axle wheel hubs and two screws on the brake calliper support can become loose. As a result, the rear wheels can be detached, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/12/2019

The authority's notice

A12/1020/19Safety recallEnvironment28 May 2019 · EU Safety Gate

An emission control component, used under certain conditions, could deteriorate more rapidly than expected and might cause the exhaust emissions' level of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to exceed regulated limits. Nitrogen oxides are harmful to human health and the environment.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 28/05/2019

The authority's notice

A12/00178/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

An electrical stability system (ESP) that is not designed for this type of vehicle may have a negative impact on functionality. This can increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/00479/21Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The fuel line may be installed incorrectly. As a result, it could become damaged, leading to increased risk of fire.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/01278/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Incorrect mass values on the vehicle registration certificate may lead to overloading of the vehicle. As a result, the front and rear axles can be damaged.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0158/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The brake lines on the vehicles may not be bolted to the underbody with the correct torque. This could lead to the failure of both foot-brake circuits.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0217/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

There may be cracks in the steering column tube. This means that the steering column might not withstand the force of an accident, which could increase the risk of the driver sustaining injuries.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0273/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Engine mount screws may not be correctly secured. In the event of a crash this could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0622/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The incorrect update of the control units may result in malfunctioning of the airbag control device, the Electronic Stability Programme or the distance control system.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1388/19Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The ventilation system of the crankcase might be blocked due to a manufacturing error. Consequently, oil may leak on hot components, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1501/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Screws to fasten the safety belt to the B and C pillars on the left-hand side of the vehicle may not be correctly secured. As a consequence, in the event of a crash, this could cause injury to the passengers.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1850/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Defective screw fitting may lead to the complete release of the hand control device from the base holder. As a result, the vehicle may not be able to accelerate nor be safely brought to a standstill position by applying the brake pedal, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

INFO/00099/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Moisture may ingress into the wiring harness for the rear-view camera system. As a result, the rear hatch mechanism may open inadvertently, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engines and transmissions in this generation

A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.

W415 · 2012–2021

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

35 versions

Neighbouring generations

W415 · 2012–2021

W415 (2012-2021). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

This is the earliest.

This generation

W415 · 2012–2021

Next generation

W420 · 2021–

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2012–2021. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.

Does the fault apply to every car like this?

No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.

Is it free?

The fault list is.

Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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