2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Technical Service Bulletins

144 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10217154Jul 11, 2022Suspension, Equipment. Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear axle shock absorber support bushing will be available individually as a replacement part to avoid any unnecessary shock absorber noise.
• 10217162Jul 7, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Complaint Customer may have one or more of the following complaints: • Vehicle location is shown incorrectly in the Navigation Display • Navigation destination search is not possible • Street names are not shown in Navigation display • Apple Carplay is inoperable Cause Improper installation of navigation map data Remedy Follow these steps to delete and re-install map data: • Re-format an empty USB drive…
• 10215212Jun 15, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Complaint Customer may have one or more of the following complaints: • Vehicle location is shown incorrectly in the Navigation Display • Navigation destination search is not possible • Street names are not shown in Navigation display • Apple Carplay is inoperable Cause Improper installation of navigation map data Remedy Follow these steps to delete and re-install map data: • Re-format an empty USB drive…
• 10209874Mar 11, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2015-2018 C-Class and GLC-Class (205 and 253 platform) vehicles, the software for the powertrain control unit may not correspond to the current production specifications. It is possible that the next maintenance interval is displayed to the user as a negative distance reading in the instrument cluster. What We’re…
• 10207199Jan 9, 2022Electrical system. 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. When comparing the range between the integrated GTO and the garage door hand transmitter, the garage door hand transmitter is tested outside the vehicle. 3. The garage door hand transmitter is being…
• 10206077Dec 8, 2021Engine cooling. "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
• 10205837Sep 30, 2021Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Model series 190.4 Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause.
• 10205807Aug 27, 2021Equipment. The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.
• 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel system. Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
• 10205804Aug 9, 2021Equipment. Insufficient charging or no wireless charging with iPhone 12.
• 10202527Jun 7, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.
• 10202530May 25, 2021Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. Remote start causing CEL and U012600.
• 10205257Feb 25, 2021Equipment. Model indicator index.
• 10189402Feb 18, 2021Steering, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower adjustment position (e.g. for Easy Entry function). Cause: Height adjustment runs into upper / lower limit stop and jams there or generates a breakaway cracking noise when exiting the jammed limit stop. Remedy: 1. Move fore/aft adjustment to the…
• 11031594Oct 29, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. 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…
• 10181128Sep 16, 2020Steering. Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
• 10179966Jul 31, 2020Equipment, Other or unknown. Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
• 10178713Jun 30, 2020Exterior lighting. Headlamps fogged
• 10177571Jun 30, 2020Exterior lighting, Equipment. 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. Check housing cover of lamp unit for natural fogging or dew as per GI82.10-P-009047. . 1. If a reduction in the degree of fogging is visible, the desiccant packs can be used once the…
• 10176670May 21, 2020Equipment. 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 type odors originating from the HVAC system in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• 10175245Apr 30, 2020Equipment. NTG5.5 Audio 20 with codes 355 and 357: Vehicle positioning inaccurate / implausible, route guidance not possible
• 10172683Feb 7, 2020Tires, Equipment. Information Label on Tire Sealant
• 10164805Aug 15, 2019Equipment. Fraying Headliner Cords
• 10164811Aug 5, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
• 10164810Aug 5, 2019Suspension, Equipment. Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
• 10162206May 28, 2019Engine cooling. Check coolant hose from expansion reservoir to cooler and replace if necessary
• 10162197May 22, 2019Electrical system. "High-voltage battery warning message" in instrument cluster
• 10162198May 21, 2019Hybrid propulsion system. Electric range is reduced after brief period
• 10162200May 20, 2019Electrical system. COMAND Online (code 531): Wrong date in system settings, incorrect time in instrument cluster
• 10162185May 20, 2019Electrical system. NTG 5.5 head unit - Browser shows "Fault during authentication" message
• 10162174May 2, 2019Lane departure. BR205 Facelift - Blind Spot Assist may activate without obvious cause
• 11031729Mar 20, 2019Engine. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
• 11031616Mar 13, 2019Engine. Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the various Model Year (“MY”) 2014 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed below, the engine control unit (ECU) software may not meet current specifications. In certain circumstances when the vehicles are parked for a long duration, an erroneous activation of the “Check Engine Lamp” for the outside temperature sensor might occur.
• 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
• 10144075Mar 12, 2018Engine cooling. Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
• 10205266Nov 21, 2016Equipment. Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close.
• 10205241Aug 25, 2016Equipment. Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
• 10135599Mar 24, 2015Suspension. Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
• 10166076Jul 8, 2014Equipment. The Audio 20 control unit (A26/17) or COMAND Online control unit (A26/17) does not start (central display dark/ no audio output) and is not recognized with XENTRY Diagnostics although the fuses and the power supply are OK.
• 10166075Jul 8, 2014Electrical system. The animation in individual vehicle settings such as, e.g. mirror folding function or seat belt adjustment is missing. Note: The functions of these vehicle settings are not affected.
• 10167084Apr 10, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Passenger side outside mirror glass adjusts itself at random at ignition on/off
• 10167571Mar 10, 2014Equipment. In addition to the information published in the Introduction into Service Manual, note maintenance interval changes for model 205.
• 10167531Mar 10, 2014Equipment. MY-All Model 205, Maintenance Interval
• 10167563Jul 8, 2013Electrical system. 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).

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