2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 Technical Service Bulletins

106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400. 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.

• 10186135Dec 9, 2020Brakes, Electronic stability control. If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
• 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…
• 10179966Jul 31, 2020Equipment, Other or unknown. Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
• 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.
• 10160730Apr 25, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Window lifter inoperative
• 10160625Apr 5, 2019Suspension. Thumping noises from rear axle shock absorber
• 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.
• 10155128Feb 1, 2019Body and structure. Thumping noises from rear axle damper
• 10155126Jan 30, 2019Electrical system. Model series 257: In the Edition 1, the Welcome graphic is not displayed in the instrument cluster with the specific Edition animation.
• 10154023Jan 25, 2019Brakes. ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
• 10154018Jan 25, 2019Engine, Brakes. ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
• 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
• 10151941Jul 12, 2018Equipment. Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged
• 10151926Jul 3, 2018Electrical system, Lane departure, Brakes. Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
• 10144131May 11, 2018Body and structure. Trunk lid cannot be closed
• 10158365Oct 25, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure. Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
• 10158329Oct 9, 2017Engine. Oil in engine wiring harness
• 10205147Nov 14, 2016Engine cooling. Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
• 10205247Aug 25, 2016Equipment. Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
• 10236010Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. Software.
• 10058543Jul 17, 2015Electronic stability control. Mercedes: software update is required due to not meeting current production configuration for electronic stability program (esp) control module software. Model 2016 190. *pe updated 10/9/15.
• 10058542Jul 17, 2015Equipment. Mercedes: determination of a leakage at turbocharger oil feed line, which fails to meet series production, needs to be inspected and replaced, if necessary. Model 2015-16 190 (gts), 205 (c-class).
• 10058546Jul 7, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Xentry (daimler): after key cycle, vehicle in limp home mode, returns to normal operation due to being stuck on clutch pack or the shift valve fault. Model all. No years listed.
• 10058563Jul 6, 2015Engine, Engine cooling. Xentry (mercedes): stored in engine control unit (ecu) is fault to exhaust back pressure sensor causing engine to be in limp home mode and diagnosis warning lamp activated. Model 176, 246, 204, 212, 166, 207, 218, 221, 251. No years listed.
• 10058547Jun 30, 2015Seat belts, Seats. Xentry (daimler): some vehicles experience an incomplete normalization of seat cushion and blocking between seat belt buckle and control unit detects blockage and aborts normalization sequence. Model 222 (code 232 + 224 +305). No years listed.
• 10058549Jun 12, 2015Equipment, Exterior lighting. Mercedes: some vehicles do not have installed the headlamp horizontal adjustment sealing (screw) caps and they should be installed at next dealer visit. Model 2015 205 (c class).
• 10058548Jun 4, 2015Engine. Xentry (daimler): stored in engine control unit are faults relating to throttle valve actuator and/or oxygen sensor due to occasional transition resistance at contacts, causing engine diagnosis warning lamp to be inactive. Model all.
• 10058526Jun 1, 2015Equipment. Mercedes: on some vehicles left side of engine, the heat shield was mistakenly installed and causes clearance condition and needs to be removed. Model 2015 212, 218 (e, cls).
• 10058525Jun 1, 2015Electrical system. Mercedes: information procedures on the repair and replacement of the instrument panel in dashboard of some vehicles. Model 2015 205 (c class).
• 10058146Apr 10, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. Xentry: information involving the inside door handle jams and will not return to position automatically.
• 10057724Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. Mercedes benz c-class 2015: bulletin information regarding engine control module software update.
• 10135628Oct 14, 2014Equipment. iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
• 10166092Jul 12, 2014Seats. Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
• 10166080Jul 12, 2014Seats. The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
• 10167487Mar 21, 2014Fuel system, Electrical system. 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. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-pressure pump housing.
• 10167525Mar 3, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10167510Feb 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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…
• 10167007Feb 25, 2014Electrical system. 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.
• 10167002Feb 25, 2014Steering. Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
• 10167000Feb 18, 2014Steering. Surface damage on steering wheel trim
• 10167006Feb 12, 2014Electrical system. 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.
• 10167015Feb 10, 2014Electrical system. 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.
• 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10167040Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. 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. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the mbrace control module software at the next workshop visit.
• 10205248Aug 28, 2013Equipment. "SOS mbrace service not activated".
• 10205234Aug 21, 2013Electrical system. Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
• 10205237Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
• 10205236Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. "Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".

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