Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 CLS63 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #NCU-2019080019

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178745

      The aluminum bolts of the steering gear housing cover and the aluminum bolts on the powerpack may corrode in corrosion-critical countries where exposed combination with particularly aggressive thawing agents (saltwater mixtures) in ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.15-P-058505

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167002

      Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.10-P-057961

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167000

      Surface damage on steering wheel trim Read More »

    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • TSB #NCU-2019080019

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178745

      The aluminum bolts of the steering gear housing cover and the aluminum bolts on the powerpack may corrode in corrosion-critical countries where exposed combination with particularly aggressive thawing agents (saltwater mixtures) in ... Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

    • TSB #LI33-15-P047471

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051975

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): WITH STEERING AT FULL LOCK, NOISE CAN BE HEARD, LIKE KNOCKING AND/OR CREAKING, COMING FROM AREA OF FRONT AXLE WHEN MANEUVERING. Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-067502

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186135

      If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SC-2019040001

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160738

      Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software Read More »

    • TSB #LI5418P067550

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154018

      ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster Read More »

    • TSB #LI05 20-P-067123

      Date Announced:
      OCT 09, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158329

      Oil in engine wiring harness Read More »

    • TSB #LI09.20-P-061233

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135828

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up, engine shakes at idle Read More »

    • TSB #LI-47-40-P053871

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044601

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) IS ACTIVATED; STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT IS VERY FINE LEAK. AUTOMATIC FUEL TANK LEAK TEST SOFTWARE IS SENSITIVE AND CAN PRODUCES AN ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSIS. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #CL-ELWExhaustVal

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233794

      Why the warranty extension? On certain Model Year 2011-2016 CL/CLS/S/E/ML/SL/G/GL/GLE-Class vehicles with V8 engines, the exhaust valve assembly might not work properly and result in an engine misfire and potential illumination of the ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-ExhaustValve

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233778

      In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the warranty coverage on the exhaust valve system in ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.10-P-057361

      Date Announced:
      JUN 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136017

      Humming, droning, vibrations, shuddering, jolting, slip Read More »

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-056435

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135974

      Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds Read More »

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-056435

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167488

      Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds Read More »

    • TSB #LI47.40-P-053871

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167554

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI03.20-P-048278

      Date Announced:
      MAR 26, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135950

      Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #LI01.30-P-058630

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167487

      Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI27.20-P-055758

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135815

      Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741) Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.55-P-058976

      Date Announced:
      JUN 18, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136026

      Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167510

      The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.20-P-055758

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167546

      FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.50-P-056467

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167547

      Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SC-2013050005

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052887

      MERCEDES: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DO NOT MEET INTERNAL SPECIFICATIONS, IN SOME VEHICLES, THAT CAUSES, IN SOME CASES, THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE NOISES AND NEED TO HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • TSB #LI27.00-P-056643

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167545

      During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #LI27.20-P-055758

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135815

      Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741) Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-076799

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241790

      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). Read More »

    • TSB #LI68.05-P-060306

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207198

      Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. Read More »

    • TSB #LI68.05-P-060307

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207199

      Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.30-P-072145

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186141

      NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock Read More »

    • TSB #LI54-30-P-068844

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155126

      Model series 257: In the Edition 1, the Welcome graphic is not displayed in the instrument cluster with the specific Edition animation. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54 65-P-068316

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151926

      Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772) Read More »

    • TSB #LI01.30-P-058630

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167487

      Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Read More »

    • TSB #LI30.20-P-058689

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167498

      ESP warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the ESP control unit (N30/4). Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167510

      The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #LI49.20-P-056353

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167007

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI49.20-P-056353

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167006

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.25-P-056472

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167015

      The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SC- 2013090008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167040

      This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. Read More »

    • TSB #LI8285P055695

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205237

      The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.95-P-056655

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167564

      Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-055695

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167563

      The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30). Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    • TSB #LI54-15-P057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055333

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE FUSE AND RELAY BOXES (SRB) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR REAR COMPARTMENT HAS A MALFUNCTION AND DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATION PATHS CAUSING A NO START IN VEHICLE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI54.30-P-072145

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186141

      NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock Read More »

    • TSB #LI82-95-P054406

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046379

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER TAKING VEHICLE OUT TRANSPORT MODE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS MESSAGE SOS MBRACE SERVICE NOT ACTIVATED. MODELS 2013 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 463. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    LIGHTING (PWS)

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    SEAT BELTS

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #40-P-053536

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044220

      MERCEDES BENZ: RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT OR LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP COMPLETELY. CAUSED BY BELT STRAP SCRAPING ON THE RETRACTOR HOUSING. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CLS550 MODEL YEAR 2012. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233780

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232321

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI32-25-P-066246

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155128

      Thumping noises from rear axle damper Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    • TSB #SC-2013110005

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054840

      MERCEDES: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AN INCORRECT SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED, IN SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO A CODING OPTION ERROR AND SPARE TIRE FAILS TO FIT FRONT WHEEL HUBS. MODEL 2013 C CLASS. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-048411

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166080

      The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-059386

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166092

      Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully. Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-067502

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186135

      If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #LI54 65-P-068316

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151926

      Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772) Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-076799

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241790

      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2019080019

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178745

      The aluminum bolts of the steering gear housing cover and the aluminum bolts on the powerpack may corrode in corrosion-critical countries where exposed combination with particularly aggressive thawing agents (saltwater mixtures) in ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU - HVAC Warra

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176670

      To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI72 40-P-069669

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160730

      Window lifter inoperative Read More »

    • TSB #LI82 70-P-067429

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151941

      Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged Read More »

    • TSB #LI68.05-P-060305

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135443

      Garage door opener loses programming Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-058582

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167525

      Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console. Read More »

    • TSB #GI88.40-P-057430

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166976

      Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual" Read More »

    • TSB #LI68.10-P-056727

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167556

      Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #LI82 70-P-067429

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151941

      Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.70-P-060004

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135628

      iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8 Read More »

    • TSB #C1A140101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166975

      This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #LI8285P0647651

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205247

      Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #CL-ELWSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233796

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233780

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #NCU-2019080019

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178745

      The aluminum bolts of the steering gear housing cover and the aluminum bolts on the powerpack may corrode in corrosion-critical countries where exposed combination with particularly aggressive thawing agents (saltwater mixtures) in ... Read More »