2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Technical Service Bulletins

316 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+. 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.

• 11027901Jan 31, 2026Engine. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the drivetrain control unit software does not correspond to the series production configuration. Vehicles with incorrect software might not meet emission or OBD certification requirements. Moreover, potential influence on the exhaust emissions cannot be ruled out. MBUSA will conduct an emission service…
• 11027899Jan 31, 2026Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the ME-SFI control unit software does not meet current production specifications. As a result, a check engine malfunction indicator lamp might erroneously be triggered. MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the ME-SFI control unit software.
• 11027904Jan 30, 2026Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached diagnostic guide.
• 11027820Jan 26, 2026Electrical system. Complaint The vehicle's position on the map is displayed far away from its actual position, e.g. the vehicle is displayed as being in the middle of the ocean. Note: No relevant DTC is displayed during the quick test. Cause The GNSS antenna is not correctly inserted at the GNSS connection (see picture in the attachment) in the head unit (A26/17). Remedy Insert the plug into the GNSS connection and ensure that the…
• 11027783Jan 21, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. *NOTE - Use of tracer DYE for leak checks is not approved. Only approved leak check procedures as per WIS are approved. Cause Possible refrigerant leak. Remedy Perform the following measures : *Important* - Photo documentation requirement is no longer in effect as of 10/1/2025. Remedy 1: Replace Evaporator (Only applies to vehicles produced PRIOR to April…
• 11027782Jan 21, 2026Other or unknown. Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names, numbers, and how to identify. • Network/wiring architecture groups to baumuster quick reference. • Platform to baumuster quick reference.
• 11027753Jan 20, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Frequent rear view camera flap actuations and/or noise associated. NOTE: Rear view camera functions are NOT affected and still perform in accordance with regulatory requirements. This is only for customer satisfaction purposes. Cause This is not a malfunction, but an intended system behavior. Calibration of the reversing camera is in progress.
• 11027752Jan 20, 2026Brakes. Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. Vehicle production date prior to December 2025. Cause Although the cause of the vibration is most likely due to excessive lateral runout on the rotor or hub/wheel bearing, the system as a whole needs to be checked for other possible contributors. 1. Prior collision damage. 2. Excessive vehicle sitting times without rotating components…
• 11027751Jan 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy *Note - This Li does not apply if there are other Li's that apply to your concern OR you have a fault and/or guided test that leads to a root cause. AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps Verify Customer Concern • Confirm the issue reported by the customer. Compare to Like Vehicle…
• 11027682Jan 15, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps Verify Customer Concern • Confirm the issue reported by the customer. Compare to Like Vehicle • Determine if the behavior is normal by comparing with a similar vehicle. Determine Your Game and Players • Identify the diagnostic strategy and…
• 11027583Jan 10, 2026Electrical system. Complaint After the charging process is complete, an instrument cluster message with a charging error appears and FC P0CFE00 is stored in control unit "N83 - AC charger for high-voltage battery (SG-LG)". The instrument cluster message and the FC memory entry can also appear at the beginning of the charging pause during delayed charging. Both only occur in combination with active pre-entry climate control. Cause…
• 11027566Jan 7, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps Verify Customer Concern • Confirm the issue reported by the customer. Compare to Like Vehicle • Determine if the behavior is normal by comparing with a similar vehicle. Determine Your Game and Players • Identify the diagnostic strategy and…
• 11026952Jan 2, 2026Electrical system. Complaint The customer may note the following complaints: - The central display may remain dark through the entire drive cycle. The instrument cluster display will remain operational.
• 11026833Dec 20, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint (Original LI document #: LI27.35-P-079039) Clicking noises from the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHS) when the vehicle is stationary and ECO Start/Stop is active (combustion engine is off). The noise is more noticeable outside the vehicle and in acoustically shielded areas such as closed rooms or garages. Cause The noise in the valve body (EHS) is caused by superimposed pressure peaks acting on the…
• 11026835Dec 18, 2025Electrical system. Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing camera or the 360° system functions normally when activated manually or by engaging drive range "R". Cause This is not a malfunction, but an intended system behavior. Calibration of the reversing camera is in progress.
• 11026834Dec 18, 2025Electrical system. Complaint After the charging process is complete, an instrument cluster message with a charging error appears and FC P0CFE00 is stored in control unit "N83 - AC charger for high-voltage battery (SG-LG)". The fault message and the fault memory entry can also appear at the beginning of the charging pause during delayed charging. Both only occur in combination with active pre-entry climate control. Cause Software in…
• 11026611Dec 11, 2025Electrical system. Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached diagnostic guide.
• 11026608Dec 11, 2025Electrical system. Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the following scenarios: • Flashing without a speed limit ("- -"). • Flashing when current vehicle speed is under speed limit. • Flashing between US speed limit symbol and European speed limit symbol. Cause There are two identified reasons for this concern: 1. Country code information…
• 11026596Dec 6, 2025Suspension, Electrical system, Engine. Complaint <p>ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist, ESP® trailer stabilization, Adaptive Brake Lights, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Brake Assist, and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may be temporarily unavailable. The brake system continues to operate with normal effectiveness.
• 11026500Dec 4, 2025Electrical system. Complaint <p>A finger is permanently detected although none is present, but it is not identified (ghost function).</p><p>The result is a constant beep tone because no valid finger is detected and therefore no corresponding user profile can be assigned. </p> Cause <p>Software bug in A105 touchpad (TPAD).</p> Remedy <p>Perform software update in A105 touchpad (TPAD).</p>
• 11026127Dec 3, 2025Electrical system. Complaint Displayed Message: “Driver camera not functioning, see Operator’s Manual” Cause Interior temperature too high due to: • Summer heat • Direct sunlight • Lack of air conditioning or ventilation Camera enters self-protection mode to prevent overheating. Remedy Do NOT replace any parts. The driver camera (NTG7: MDC295; CIVIC.i2: CIVIC206) is operating as designed. Allow the interior to cool down.
• 11025646Nov 18, 2025Electrical system. Complaint USB port not functioning properly. Cause Most reported USB port issues are due to improper use or contamination. Note: Any repair costs must be discussed with the customer beforehand. Common external factors identified include: • Fluid intrusion • Broken bushings or physical damage See attachments. Remedy If a component needs replacement but shows no visible external damage, submit a detailed TIPS case…
• 11025560Nov 17, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint The shift from 1st to 2nd gear may be uncomfortable under light load. Cause Vehicles with engine M264 and transmission 725.0 may be equipped with specific software versions. Remedy Update Transmission Software (VGSNAG3). 1.
• 11025648Nov 15, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar nut (by 1 turn), the problem is due to micromovement in the connection between the wheel bearing inner…
• 11025542Nov 12, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Shift quality complaints when braking during 2-1 coasting downshifts in Sport Plus (S+) drive mode. Cause Software application. Remedy 1. Perform IPR and follow the instructions. 2. Perform software update on transmission control unit VGS2NAG3M (N15/15), available since 09/2025. (New software numbers) A0019021921 A0019022121 3. In Xentry, go to transmission control unit under Special Functions > Special…
• 11025535Nov 12, 2025Electrical system. Complaint AC charging is not possible. Charging is interrupted after 15 minutes. Following malfunctions on Instrument Cluster (IC) can appear : • "AC charging inoperative Consult workshop" • "Performance severely limited “Hybrid drive system” The following fault codes related to the failure can be found in the below Control units : PTCU - N127 (Drivetrain control unit) • P0667FA - On-board charger • P0F7FFA…
• 11025533Nov 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint A harsh 5-4 downshift can be felt during deceleration while braking or coasting. It may be mistaken for a hard brake engagement Cause In certain driving scenarios, the transmission torque adaptation for the 5-4 downshift is recorded at a higher value. This skews the learning which leads to harsh engagement of the B06 clutches, creating the harsh 5-4 downshift. Remedy "Phase 1" software was released…
• 11025471Nov 10, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Possible complaints about shift quality, issues with learning the park lock, and slipping/rinse entries in the EEPROM or Transmission Health system following the replacement of the below components: - The electrohydraulic control unit (EHS valve body) in transmission 725.0/725.1 - The repair kit for the control unit (VGS) in transmission 725.0 Cause Missing, incorrectly installed, or damaged guide tubes…
• 11025544Nov 6, 2025Electrical system. Complaint USB port not functioning properly. Cause Most reported USB port issues are due to improper use or contamination. Note: Any repair costs must be discussed with the customer beforehand. Common external factors identified include: • Fluid intrusion • Broken bushings or physical damage See attachments. Remedy If a component needs replacement without visible external damage, submit a detailed TIPS case.
• 11025150Nov 5, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint A harsh 5-4 downshift can be felt during deceleration while braking or coasting. It may be mistaken for a hard brake engagement Cause Poor learning of brake B06 adaptation values over time. Remedy Short-term remedy: 1. Perform IPR and follow the instructions. 2. Perform resetting of deceleration values (VGS > Special Procedures > Special procedure > Resetting learned values Deceleration mode) 3. Perform…
• 11025100Nov 3, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load, vibrations or jolting sensation may come from the drivetrain. It may be mistaken for a harsh shift. Cause Modified oil quality of the transfer case over time Remedy 1. Check initial quick test for faults in the following control units.
• 11024905Oct 31, 2025Engine, Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the engine control unit software does not correspond to current production specification. The affected vehicles could exhibit rough engine running and noticeable vehicle vibrations, and misfire during the catalytic heating phase, resulting in check engine Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Lamp to illuminate.
• 11024809Oct 30, 2025Electrical system. Issue Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the engine control unit software does not correspond to current production specification. The affected vehicles could exhibit rough engine running and noticeable vehicle vibrations, and misfire during the catalytic heating phase, resulting in check engine Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Lamp to illuminate.
• 11024547Oct 29, 2025Electrical system. Complaint Head-up display permanently or sporadically unavailable - with warning message in driver display (see attachment) Head-up display permanently or sporadically unavailable - without warning message in driver display Display permanently or sporadically discolored and out of focus (see attachment) Cause Software for the A40/12 - Head-up display and N133/1 - Instrument cluster (IC) Remedy Software for the…
• 11024515Oct 24, 2025Electrical system. Complaint Head-up display permanently or sporadically unavailable - with warning message in driver display (see attachment) Head-up display permanently or sporadically unavailable - without warning message in driver display. Display permanently or sporadically discolored and out of focus (see attachment). Cause Software for the A40/12 - Head-up display and N133/1 - Instrument cluster (IC). Remedy Software for the…
• 11024405Oct 20, 2025Brakes. Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy This condition can be duplicated on most vehicles. To validate, use a like for like reference vehicle. The noise is normal behavior under the conditions listed. With very light brake pressure this noise can be induced/caused due to normal…
• 11024358Oct 14, 2025Wheels, Suspension. Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the rim and the brake disk (wheel bolt group) and may be intensified by potential soiling. The more lightweight rim (AMG forged rim) transmits the noise louder; in the case of cast rims, the noise is generally not perceptible. This is not a…
• 11024276Oct 10, 2025Seats. Complaint The "Easy entry and exit feature" function deactivates itself after a brief period. (see attachment). Cause The cause is currently being investigated. Remedy Update the HU7 to the latest software version, then perform a factory reset of the HU7. Steps to perform factory reset: Navigate to Settings > System > Reset > Reset to factory settings and confirm.
• 11024274Oct 10, 2025Electrical system. Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary, create a TIPS case with an informative video as an attachment.
• 11024013Oct 7, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Complaints of oil leaking from rear differential oil pan area. Cause In the groove where the pan seal is placed, there may be imperfections (porosity) in the casting causing fluid to leak past the seal. The supplier states this only affects rear differentials with 2023 production date. The production date can be found stamped on the housing cover (see attachment). Remedy 1. Follow the attached…
• 11023929Oct 1, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. *NOTE - Use of tracer DYE for leak checks is not approved. Only approved leak check procedures as per WIS are approved. Cause Possible refrigerant leak. Remedy Perform the following measures : *Important* - Photo documentation requirement is no longer in effect as of 10/1/2025. Remedy 1: Replace Evaporator (Only applies to vehicles produced PRIOR to April…
• 11023373Sep 26, 2025Suspension. Complaint Noise from front end attributable to steering gear. Cause During diagnostics of a front end noise, workshop is under the impression the noise is coming from the steering gear. Remedy Workshop diagnostics point to the steering gear as the root cause of the noise and the below LI's have been ruled out.
• 11023347Sep 25, 2025Electrical system. Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY battery test may not take into account a single discharge event because the SAM or EZS cannot record the data if the battery is discharged. Note: A discharged…
• 11023208Sep 18, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint A harsh 5-4 downshift can be felt during deceleration while braking or coasting. It may be mistaken for a hard brake engagement Cause In certain driving scenarios, the transmission torque adaptation for the 5-4 downshift is recorded at a higher value. This skews the learning which leads to harsh engagement of the B06 clutches, creating the harsh 5-4 downshift Remedy "Phase 1" software was released…
• 11023194Sep 16, 2025Electrical system. Complaint After a software update from campaign 2025050001 of component LIB48_222 - G1/3 (48 V on-board electrical system battery) from software release A 000 902 50 48 to software release A 000 902 15 89, the fault code B183319 may be output. B183319 "The battery for the 48V on-board electrical system has a malfunction.
• 11023103Sep 11, 2025Electrical system. Complaint After a software update of component LIB48_222 - G1/3 (48 V on-board electrical system battery) from software release A 000 902 50 48 to software release A 000 902 15 89, the fault code B183319 may be output. B183319 "The battery for the 48V on-board electrical system has a malfunction.
• 11023101Sep 10, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint 1. Howling noises from the area of the rear axle 2. Oil discoloration is present during oil change (water in oil) 3. Oil leakage from the breather cap Cause The bleed line of rear differential may be misaligned, causing the rubber end pieced to rest on the wheel well liner. When driving in the rain, water enters through the rubber elbow from the soaked wheel well liner. Remedy Perform a road test and…
• 11023095Sep 10, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Throbbing/humming sound around 60mph. Howling in overdrive mode around 5th gear. Models 167.1/3 and 167.9 up to 03/2022 (except 167.987) occurs between 40-50mph Model 167.987 up to 03/2022 occurs between 55-65mph Cause Unfavorable overlapping of vibrations between drivetrain and rear axle carrier at different speeds and selected drive range. Remedy Install additional vibration damper at front axle…
• 11023050Sep 10, 2025Suspension. Complaint Shock symbol in instrument cluster with "Do Not Drive Over 50MPH" message AND DTC's in A108/2 or A108/3: U013281 - Communication with control unit "Suspension" has a malfunction. Incorrect data were received. C156F00 - The signal values of the level sensors are implausible. Cause Physical layer wiring to the level control sensors B22/X. Remedy Check A108/2 and A108/3 for freeze frame data section…
• 11023046Sep 5, 2025Fuel system. Complaint A pulsating knocking noise (e.g. clattering) can be heard underneath the bench seat, particularly in the case of a full tank (1/1 fill level). Cause The vibrating air column of the purge flow volume triggers the fill limit vent valve (FLVV) to open and close repeatedly when the fuel tank is full. Remedy By reducing the fuel quantity by around 5 liters, the noise can no longer be heard.

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