Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 GLK350 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 #LI46-35P059241

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056472

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • TSB #LI80-57-P051521

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10048239

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK IS CAUSING A FAILURE OF NO CRANKING, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK OR NO START AND WARNING ICONS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE IN ICM. MODEL GLK350, E350, 550. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI80-57-P051521

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10048239

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK IS CAUSING A FAILURE OF NO CRANKING, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK OR NO START AND WARNING ICONS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE IN ICM. MODEL GLK350, E350, 550. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #LI07.08-P-060993

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135598

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor" Read More »

    • TSB #LI-30-20P058689

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056233

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AN ESP WARNING DUE TO IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #LI18-30P-054921

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10050900

      MERCEDES (XENTRY): WHEN ENGINE SWITCHES TO UNIT PROTECTION FUNCTION (LIMP-HOME MODE), SET TOO CONSERVATIVELY, CAUSES VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED OR NO POWER, INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. MODEL 204. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #LI4245P073405

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205790

      After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow. Read More »

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-049909

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135867

      Engine noises after engine start Read More »

    • TSB #LI07.07-P-058244

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166977

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. The fault code (FC) P0101FA or P0101Fb or P0101FC is logged in the engine control unit. Read More »

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

    • TSB #LI0702P0547173

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205147

      Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #LI47.20-P-054958

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167553

      Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • 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 »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • 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 #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 »

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

    • TSB #LI54-10-P054089

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10048240

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER IGNITION IS OFF, ROTARY LIGHT SWITCH SENDS WRONG SIGNAL DUE TO BATTERY DISCHARGED AND VEHICLE NOT STARTING. MODEL E350,550,63, C300,350,63,250, GLK350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    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:IGNITION

    • TSB #SB-2012080001

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10048181

      MERCEDES: DUE TO HAVING ENGINE MISFIRE AND HIGH PRIMARY CURRENT FROM UNCONTROLLED CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF IGNITION COILS, THE EIGHT IGNITION COILS WILL BE REPLACED. MODELS 2012 204. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #LI80-57-P051521

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10048239

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK IS CAUSING A FAILURE OF NO CRANKING, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK OR NO START AND WARNING ICONS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE IN ICM. MODEL GLK350, E350, 550. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI4245P073405

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205790

      After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46-35P059241

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056472

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    VISIBILITY

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TakataRecall

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235996

      Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators Read More »

    • TSB #RecallUpdate

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235978

      Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, 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 ... 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 »

    • 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 »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC-2013010003

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051974

      MERCEDES: DUE TO PRODUCTION ISSUE, THE SEAM SEAL WILL BE APPLIED TO BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT ROCKER PANELS, THAT WERE MISSING. MODELS 2012 204 (GLK350). *PE Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #LI7240P056909

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205215

      Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • TSB #LI-30-20P058689

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056233

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AN ESP WARNING DUE TO IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *PE Read More »

    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    • TSB #SC-2012070005A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053758

      MERCEDES: THE INFORMATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING SPARE TIRE SIZE ON THE B-PILLAR TIRE PRESSURE LABEL, IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. MODEL 204 (C AND GLK 250, 350,300, 63). 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 »

    LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

    EQUIPMENT

    • 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 #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 »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • 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:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #LI7240P056909

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205215

      Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #SC-2012070005A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053758

      MERCEDES: THE INFORMATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING SPARE TIRE SIZE ON THE B-PILLAR TIRE PRESSURE LABEL, IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. MODEL 204 (C AND GLK 250, 350,300, 63). 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 »