2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 Technical Service Bulletins

99 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45. 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.

• 11005294Jul 23, 2024Exterior lighting. Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing fogged/condensed rear lamps: 1. Drive the vehicle into the workshop (temperature higher than +18 °C/+64.4 °F) Note: Do not wash the vehicle or subject it to…
• 10249726Jan 18, 2024Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/222, 231, 172) vehicles, the software of the communication module does not correspond with the latest series production configuration.
• 10248162Dec 4, 2023Seats. Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage • Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). • Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). • Light initial creases due to vehicle handling. • Light creases in the outer covers originating from the production process (missing finish). Heat treatment of…
• 10244837Oct 10, 2023Electrical system. The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an extended period of time; the message then disappears of its own accord after a few minutes. No functional limitation to the emergency call system is to be expected. Software error in…
• 10241527Aug 28, 2023Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles, the communication module software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration. The update is free of charge and will be carried out in the background.
• 10241790Aug 18, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. 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). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is stored for "atpServerUrl" and/or "rcsServerUrl". Please carry out a re-commissioning of the control unit N112/9 - Control unit for telematics services (HERMES), which includes both a…
• 10206077Dec 8, 2021Engine cooling. "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
• 10205841Sep 24, 2021Other or unknown, Wheels. Spare wheel.
• 10189402Feb 18, 2021Steering, Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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…
• 10186132Sep 12, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Humming/ vibrations/ noises from the area of the rear axle while maneuvering or when moving off
• 10179904Aug 28, 2020Electrical system. Implausible "service due" instrument cluster message, head unit pop-up, or Mmc message
• 10179966Jul 31, 2020Other or unknown, Equipment. Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
• 10178715Jun 30, 2020Exterior lighting. Headlamps fogged
• 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…
• 10172683Feb 7, 2020Tires, Equipment. Information Label on Tire Sealant
• 10171637Jan 14, 2020Interior lighting, Body and structure. Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
• 10171615Jan 2, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. Clock in the instrument cluster stops
• 10169591Nov 15, 2019Engine cooling. All MY18/19 AMG Vehicles Equipped with STAR2.3: Engine May Not Automatically Restart
• 10164810Aug 5, 2019Equipment, Suspension. Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
• 10162631Jun 27, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside mirror folding out/in nonfunctional
• 10155136Feb 19, 2019Equipment. Fault message "SRS - Service Required" displayed in instrument cluster and SRS lamp active
• 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
• 10151943Jul 16, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. 7G-DCT: Scratching noise when changing gear from D to R when transmission cold.
• 10144291Jun 20, 2018Wheels, Suspension. Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering
• 10135514Feb 16, 2018Electrical system. Update HERMES control unit software
• 10158370Oct 26, 2017Electrical system. Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10158340Oct 20, 2017Seats. Lever for seat height adjustment worn
• 10158321Oct 5, 2017Equipment, Exterior lighting. LED light on thermal cup holder in rear passenger compartment of BR 222 flickers
• 10158239Sep 19, 2017Interior lighting. Partial operation of interior ambient lighting
• 10135672May 2, 2016Body and structure. Problems with film coating for A45 AMG, CLA45 AMG, GLA45 AMG, C63 AMG, AMG GT
• 10135903Jun 22, 2015Equipment. Ordering a Programmed Key when no keys are present ? ?The Fallback Process?
• 10165847Jul 8, 2014Electrical system. Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster. Distronic, ESP, tire pressure monitoring, engine indicator lamp Diverse CAN communication errors stored in quick test Possible malfunctions in Parktronic or Active Parking Assist. Possible malfunctions of PTC heater booster.
• 10165845Jul 1, 2014Engine cooling. Vehicle rocks or lurches once after sitting in park with engine running for roughly 10 minutes
• 10167518Mar 31, 2014Equipment. Creaking noises in area of center console
• 10167495Mar 24, 2014Engine cooling. Coolant warning message in the instrument cluster although the coolant level is OK
• 10167492Mar 21, 2014Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp active - check engine light (CEL) on. The fault code P052E71 is logged in the fault memory of the engine control unit.
• 10167517Mar 18, 2014Equipment. The center stowage compartment does on close or open smoothly.
• 10167512Mar 13, 2014Electrical system. ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may have failed or be deactivated. The brake system continues to operate with normal effectiveness. The support functions listed may have failed, but are available again after an ignition off/on cycle.
• 10167511Mar 7, 2014Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active. One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit / Fault code' relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) and/or oxygen sensor (G3/1 and/or G3/2) are stored in the engine control unit.
• 10167510Feb 28, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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. Gear selection is not possible. and/or Rear window wiper inoperative. and/or Various fault codes concerning disrupted communication paths are stored and/or the corresponding control units are not displayed in…
• 10167018Feb 25, 2014Lane departure. Blind Spot Assist may warn for no obvious reason (visual and then acoustic warning message).
• 10167000Feb 18, 2014Steering. Surface damage on steering wheel trim
• 10166981Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Implausible coolant warning message in instrument cluster
• 10166987Feb 5, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission intermittently fails to shift, vehicle jolts in higher gears. The dual clutch transmission (DKG) control unit contains the stored FC 92177 or 92100 - The shift valve of the internal shaft has a malfunction. The commanded position was not reached. In the extended fault freeze frame data it can be seen that this fault was set in 7th gear - see Figure 1 in attachment.
• 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10167550Jul 18, 2013Steering. 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).
• 10205200Jul 15, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Parktronic inoperable.
• 10167551Jul 3, 2013Steering. Vehicle wanders to the left or right.

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