Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 ML350 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 »

    • 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 #LI33.30-P-056665

      Date Announced:
      JUL 18, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167550

      Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Read More »

    • TSB #LI46-20P-055943

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052151

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #LI46-10P-054715

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10050861

      MERCEDES (XENTRY): DUE TO AMINE DEPOSITS FROM STEERING WHEEL FOAM, HORN PLATE OF STEERING WHEEL, SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING THE MULTIFUNCTION BUTTONS, ON STEERING WHEEL, TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #LI46-20P-055943

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052151

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • TSB #LI46-20P-055943

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052151

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI-46-35-P054316

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046319

      XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #LI32.34-P-058736

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167502

      ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. Read More »

    • TSB #LI32.34-P-058735

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167501

      Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.10-P-054699

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166999

      Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be felt at the steering wheel. Read More »

    • TSB #LI32.20-P-057942

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166990

      Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road. Read More »

    • TSB #LI32.34-P-056667

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167549

      Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps Read More »

    • TSB #LI32.34-P-056198

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167548

      1. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #LI33-20-P054920

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053823

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT AXLE HAS CREAKING OR CRACKING NOISES IN AREA OF WHEEL BEARINGS WHENEVER MANEUVERING OR TURNING CORNERS. MODELS 166, 231 (ML350, 550, 63, GL350, 450, 550, 63, SL550, 63, 65). NO YEARS. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

    • TSB #LI-54-65P057140

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053828

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): BLIND SPOT ASSIST AND/OR PARK ASSIST ARE INOPERATIVE, DUE TO DAMAGED, IN SHIELD/REAR MUFFLER AREA OF CABLE SET, THAT NEEDS REPLACING AND FIXED, USING CABLE TIES, IN LEFT REAR BUMPER. MODELS W166. NO YEARS. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SC-2019040001

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

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

    • 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 #LI18-00-P058770

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056084

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RECEIVE FAULT CODE P052400, OIL PRESSURE IS TOO LOW AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD DISPLAY MESSAGE, WHEN ENGINE OFF, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, STOP VEHICLE. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #ELW-PM Sensor

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219253

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) vehicles listed below, the particulate matter (a??PMa??) sensor could potentially fail and consequently ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.18-P-058597

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167513

      The engine diagnosis warning lamp - check engine lamp (CEL) is active. One or more of the faults relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) listed under 'Control unit / Fault' is/are stored in the engine control unit (N3/10). Read More »

    • TSB #T-B-32.34-84

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167041

      Oil spray or fouling on the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is not related to leakage of the hydraulic pump. Read More »

    • TSB #LI14.20-P-052079

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166978

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700 Read More »

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-056435

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167539

      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 »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #Initial NCU MY13

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181195

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SB-2013080001

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053533

      MERCEDES: THE COOLANT HOSE POSITION, ON SOME VEHICLES, MAY BE INCORRECT AND CAN CAUSE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE COUPLING NOT TO LOCK INTO PLACE. MODELS 2014 ML350, ML550, ML63, ML350, GL 350, GL 450, GL550, GL 63. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #Initial NCU MY13

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181195

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #NCU-2020070018

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184797

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s ... Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2020110011

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184799

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s ... Read More »

    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 »

    • TSB #C1A-130701

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167535

      Update Injector Coding Read More »

    • 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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI07.16-P-055799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 02, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165838

      Fault code(s) 13BA00, 13BB00, 13BC00, 13BD00, 13BE00, 13BF00 - Maximum actuation period exceeded during zero quantity calibration for injector of cylinder x stored in engine control unit Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #ELW-PM Sensor

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219253

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) vehicles listed below, the particulate matter (a??PMa??) sensor could potentially fail and consequently ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI35 30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164811

      Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.00-P-059110

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165840

      The 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold. Read More »

    • TSB #LI42.10-P-058641

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167504

      Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear 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 »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SCB-2014060003

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056067

      MERCEDES: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SCN CODING THAT IS OPTIMIZING THE SHIFT QUALITY OF THE TRANSMISSION. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI68.20-P-053607

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165852

      Noise in center console area of W166. Read More »

    • TSB #LI67.30-P-052837

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165850

      Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing. Read More »

    • TSB #LI67.30-P-055417

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165851

      Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing. 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 #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 #LI54.21-P-057930

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167014

      The rear seat heating cannot be activated when the customer has set the ambiance illumination to "Neutral" and "Stage 1" or "Stage 2" in the instrument cluster. 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 #LI54-18P-057840

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056064

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): BETWEEN THE FRONT BUMPER TO INTERIOR WIRING HARNESS, THERE MAY BE CORROSION AT ELECTRICAL CONNECTING POINT. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #LI49.20-P-057101

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167008

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. Fault code 20B91B, 20B913 (The output for the heating element of the AdBlue pressure line has an electrical fault or an open circuit) is stored in the SCR control unit. 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: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 #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 »

    • 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

    • TSB #Launch NCU - 202

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187793

      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC-2019040001

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

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

    • TSB #LI18-00-P058770

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056084

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RECEIVE FAULT CODE P052400, OIL PRESSURE IS TOO LOW AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD DISPLAY MESSAGE, WHEN ENGINE OFF, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, STOP VEHICLE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SCB-2013090008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055385

      MERCEDES: SOFTWARE FAILS TO CORRESPOND, ON SOME VEHICLES, TO CURRENT PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION. MODEL 2013 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-COUPE), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL). Read More »

    • TSB #LI8270P056963

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205234

      Software update of COMAND Online control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI8270P055572

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205233

      Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely. Read More »

    • TSB #SC-2012090005

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10050942

      MERCEDES: PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS NOT MEETING THE SOFT CLOSE DOOR SOFTWARE FEATURE AND THE SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED FOR ALL DOORS. MODELS 2013 166, X166. Read More »

    • TSB #LI-46-35-P054316

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046319

      XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #LI-54-65P053709

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053827

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE REVERSE CAMERA SOFTWARE CAUSE THE CENTRAL DISPLAY NOT TO SHOW ANY PICTURES WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE GEAR. MODELS 166 (ML 350, 550, 63). NO YEARS. Read More »

    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 »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • TSB #LI-82-10P-053439

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045029

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): MESSAGE WILL APPEAR INDICATING HIGH BEAM ASSIST IS ACTIVATED AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODELS 204, 212, 207, 221, 216, 218, AND 166. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 11/26/13. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #LI82-10P-058450

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056085

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NONFUNCTIONAL LIGHT SOURCE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAULT LIGHT SOURCE(S). MODEL 166. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #LI67.30-P-052837

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165850

      Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing. Read More »

    • TSB #LI67.30-P-055417

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165851

      Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.00-P-058635

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167521

      Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads. Read More »

    • TSB #S-B-67.00-29

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167577

      Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #LI77.21-P-072113

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186145

      Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #LI68.30-P-058750

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167519

      Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.00-P-058635

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167521

      Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #SC-2012090005

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10050942

      MERCEDES: PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS NOT MEETING THE SOFT CLOSE DOOR SOFTWARE FEATURE AND THE SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED FOR ALL DOORS. MODELS 2013 166, X166. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057929

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167012

      The liftgate can no longer be opened when the ambiance illumination is set to stage 1 or 2. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #LI-30-30

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052168

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): SOME VEHICLES RECEIVE, OPTICAL AND ACOUSTIC, WARNING MESSAGE REGARDING COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, WITHOUT OBVIOUS REASON, DUE TO OFFSET OF SHORT RANGE SENSOR. MODELS 166. *PE UPDATE 8/25/15. 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 #LI91.29-P-053247

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166104

      The electric seat adjustment and/or the seat heater/seat ventilation or rear monitor is nonfunctional Read More »

    • TSB #C1-A-12-07-01

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045539

      MERCEDES: POSSIBILITY OF BOLTS (3/SEAT) BEING NON-TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION OF BOTH LEFT/RIGHT FRONT SEATS. 2013 MODEL 166. *PE Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #LI82.20-P-073063

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208744

      Complaint The touchpad dimming function does not work and the search lighting is either at maximum brightness or fully off (dependent upon dimming signal). Read More »

    • TSB #LI8220P073063

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202531

      Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on. Read More »

    COMMUNICATION

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-071453

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179966

      Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #LI68.20-P-070037

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186144

      Armrest In Center Console (Front) Only Opens On One Side Or Not At All - Model Series 167 Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2020070018

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184797

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s ... 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 #LI68.20-P-053607

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165852

      Noise in center console area of W166. Read More »

    • TSB #LI83.30-P-059119

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166077

      Oxidation products of the cavity preservation can enter the interior compartment via the air conditioning. Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-82.85-703

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167532

      A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit 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 #LI82.62-P-058583

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167524

      Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start Read More »

    • TSB #T-B-68.30-83

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167042

      The complete headliner can no longer be replaced for loose headliner magnets. As described in AR68.30-P-4300GQ, 2-component adhesive A 005 989 09 71 is to be used for gluing on the headliner magnets. 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 #LI83.00-P-055425

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167565

      A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear. 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:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #Launch NCU - 202

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187793

      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-071453

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179966

      Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #T-B-68.30-83

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167042

      The complete headliner can no longer be replaced for loose headliner magnets. As described in AR68.30-P-4300GQ, 2-component adhesive A 005 989 09 71 is to be used for gluing on the headliner magnets. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #LI83-00P-052510

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056088

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): CONTROL UNITS INSTALLED, UNDER DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HAS WATER ENTERING TRAY, CAUSED BY CONDENSATION HOSE OF A/C HOUSING BEING EITHER DISLOCATED, PINCHED, CRUSHED OR LEAKING. MODEL ALL. Read More »