2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 Technical Service Bulletins

346 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. 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.

• 10233773Mar 23, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the affected vehicles may not meet current On Board Diagnostics (“OBD”) emissions specifications. Under certain conditions, the permanent OBD fault code memory of the 48V ISG control unit may not activate. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary Emission Recall Campaign in which an authorized Mercedes- Benz…
• 10233784Mar 1, 2023Steering. Complaint Knocking noises from area of steering gear, particularly when decelerating or accelerating. Cause - Remedy Please create a TIPS case with informative videos and send this to the responsible MPC.
• 10232320Feb 10, 2023Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has produced certain MY 2021-2022 A-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLEClass, GLS-Class, and AMG GT (177, 118, 257, 213, 247, 253, 167 and 290 platform) vehicles without the augmented reality camera (“ARC”), as disclosed at the time of sale to the vehicle purchaser. As a result, the ARC and "Dash-cam"…
• 10231025Jan 7, 2023Steering. Complaint No power steering available following engine start, warning message and indicator lamp "Steering" active in instrument cluster. Fault code P063500: "The electric power steering has a malfunction. _" in control unit N68 "Electric power steering" The fault code details show for "Root_Cause_ErrorID": 60015 - ECU reset occurred - No assist start-up was executed Cause Software error when starting the electric…
• 10231032Jan 5, 2023Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a result of a long press on the button, but by double-clicking on the button instead.
• 10228809Dec 12, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-073164. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for…
• 10228819Dec 5, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint The mirror glass of the outside mirror is actuated in the wrong direction when retrieving the memory position or retrieving the position of the curb detection automatic system. Left outside mirror: Left/right actuation swapped around Right outside mirror: Up/down actuation swapped around Example: When retrieving from the curb detection automatic system (engaging drive mode R), the mirror moves upward…
• 10228807Dec 1, 2022Steering. Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams.
• 10227141Nov 10, 2022Engine cooling. Complaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various causes Remedy Perform guided test for fault code U019F with XENTRY diagnosis. Verify the following connections are clean and tight.
• 10225816Oct 27, 2022Electrical system. Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-073164. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for…
• 10222475Sep 12, 2022Body and structure. Complaint Metallic noises from area of instrument panel Cause Due to a possible drop in torque at the screw connection of the NVH struts in the engine compartment (see picture in the attachment), noises may be perceived in the area of the instrument panel. Remedy Replacement of the 8 screws of the NVH struts in the engine compartment.
• 10222461Sep 12, 2022Steering. Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Remedy There are 2 repair procedures to follow depending on vehicle (differentiated according to model and vehicle manufacturing date) 1. Replace repair kit for steering column height adjustment 2…
• 10222481Sep 8, 2022Electrical system. Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be unavailable for the entire drive cycle. Cause Current MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) software release Remedy Software update of MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) to E905.4 (in development). This document will be…
• 10222468Sep 6, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-073164. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for…
• 10219260Aug 15, 2022Engine cooling. Complaint Yellow coolant warning system message appears in instrument cluster. Fault code P048392 or P048397 present in N127 Powertrain Control Unit. Cause Faulty communication between fan and control unit N127-PTCU. Remedy Replace engine fan with part as specified in XENTRY parts information. Group 50/015 part 400. Note: Do not install a lower wattage fan than what was originally installed in vehicle.
• 10219263Aug 1, 2022Seats. Complaint On vehicles with "ARTICO man-made leather upholstery" or "ARTICO man-made leather upholstery / DINAMICA microfiber - black (601A)" the material of the seat side bolster can tear. Both the seat cushion cover and the backrest cover on the front seat can be affected here. Cause The material may tear because the material in the side bolster is not suitable. Remedy Optimized seat covers are now available for…
• 10217157Jul 14, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Steering. Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. 1. Steering column height adjustment transmission 2. Seat control unit software Remedy There are 2 repair procedures to follow depending on vehicle (differentiated according to model and vehicle…
• 10217158Jul 11, 2022Equipment, Steering. Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the steering column. Remedy Check surrounding area of the steering column for possible noises. - Instrument panel support - Steering column switch module If the cause of the noise can be narrowed down to the steering column, create a PTSS case
• 10217156Jul 11, 2022Equipment, Suspension. Complaint Malfunction due to the ingress of dirt during the repair of the hydraulic system. Cause Cleaning instructions in WIS are not being sufficiently observed. This can result in dirt entering the hydraulic system of the vehicle or the filling unit. In subsequent filling/emptying procedures, the dirt is then transferred to another vehicle.
• 10217163Jul 8, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Complaint The Apple Carplay interface cannot be controlled via the center console touchpad or the right-hand steering wheel touchpad. Cause A setting on the iPhone may prevent control via the touchpad Remedy To remedy on the affected iPhone, navigate to "Settings" -> "Accessibility" -> "Touch" and turn the "BackTap" option OFF.
• 10215016Jun 30, 2022Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020-2022 A-Class, C-Class, CLAClass, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, and GLS-Class (118, 167, 177, 205, 247, and 253 platform) vehicles, the mobile phone cradle control unit software does not correspond to the current series production specifications. It is therefore possible…
• 10213046May 9, 2022Suspension. Complaint Fault message, suspension, max. 50 mph in instrument cluster. "i" - Fault code "ERR_INF2_CORE2CORE_COMM_FAILURE" = true is stored in the quick test and/or current. Cause Communication fault between electrohydraulic suspension component parts through out-of-date software (application software and bootloader software).
• 10210925Apr 18, 2022Suspension. Cause Communication fault between electrohydraulic suspension component parts through out-of-date software (application software and bootloader software). Remedy With the latest hardware item number for the electrohydraulic pump units A167 901 62 03, the new application software A167 902 31 12 and the new bootloader software A167 904 18 01 have to be flashed. With older hardware item numbers, please open a PTSS case.
• 10210931Apr 13, 2022Electrical system, Seats. Complaint • Seats cannot be adjusted • Seats cannot be folded • Seats in the 2nd seat row cannot be locked or unlocked • Normalization cannot be performed in its entirety using XENTRY Cause Under analysis Remedy *Make sure a battery charger is connected to vehicle while performing all testing* Please perform the following checks that help to resolve most concerns: #1 - Make sure seat control units have…
• 10209871Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has produced certain MY 2021-2022 A-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, and GT-Class (167, 177, 213, 247, 257, and 290 platform) vehicles without the augmented reality camera (“ARC”), as disclosed at the time of sale to the vehicle purchaser. As a result, the ARC and "Dash-cam" functions are currently not enabled.
• 10209873Mar 11, 2022Electrical system. Update Digital Operator's Manual
• 10208751Feb 22, 2022Electrical system. Complaint Intermittently, engine switches off within a few seconds after being started via the Remote Engine Start (RES) command from the Mercedes me app. The customer may receive the following message in the Mercedes me app: "Your vehicle's engine has been switched off because the engine control unit or the engine itself was switched off permanently." Cause Engine running status signal causes Electronic Ignition…
• 10208675Feb 10, 2022Suspension, Electrical system. Perform SCN coding in the active suspension and damping system control unit
• 10208674Feb 9, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Replace bolts for centering flange on integrated starter-alternator
• 10208671Feb 4, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2021-22 A-Class (177 platform), CLA-Class (118 platform), CLS-Class (257 platform), E-Class (213 and 238 platform), GLA-Class, GLBClass (247 platform), GLC-Class (253 platform), GLE-Class, GLS-Class (167 platform), and GT-Class (290 platform) vehicles, the software for the MBUX control unit does not…
• 10207187Jan 5, 2022Suspension, Electrical system. Complaint AIRMATIC fault message in instrument cluster. Cause An internal control unit fault led to the specified fault codes. Remedy Replacement of CAIRS unit 51/8 does not remedy the problem. Perform AIRMATIC software update on R24.
• 10206077Dec 8, 2021Engine cooling. "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
• 10206067Dec 2, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. MBUX multimedia system: Map data does not match with your system/the navigation system cannot be activated
• 10206063Dec 1, 2021Electrical system. "Functional impairment of 48 V on-board electrical system "
• 10205837Sep 30, 2021Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Model series 190.4 Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause.
• 10205835Sep 16, 2021Other or unknown, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Body and structure. Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
• 10205806Aug 30, 2021Equipment. Upon selecting navigation, the central display may show the following message: "Map data does not match with your system. Please insert a medium containing the corresponding map data". the navigation menu cannot be opened.
• 10205812Aug 27, 2021Equipment. The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.
• 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel system. Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
• 10205811Aug 9, 2021Equipment. The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.
• 10205782Aug 5, 2021Engine cooling. Customer complains that check engine light is on.
• 10205784Aug 4, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. Yellow "Coolant" message in instrument cluster.
• 10205810Aug 3, 2021Equipment. The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.
• 10205809Aug 2, 2021Equipment. The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints:
• 10202527Jun 7, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.
• 10202514May 30, 2021Engine cooling, Fuel system. M17x.xxx Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's

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