2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Technical Service Bulletins

183 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. 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.

• 10166978Feb 6, 2014Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
• 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.
• 10166993Jan 31, 2014Suspension. Creaking/squeaking noises from the front axle when steering
• 10167016Dec 12, 2013Electrical system. The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). The following fault codes are stored in the PTS control unit (N62): A23400 - Rear PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED A23300 - Front PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED
• 10051975Dec 4, 2013Suspension. Xentry (mercedes): with steering at full lock, noise can be heard, like knocking and/or creaking, coming from area of front axle when maneuvering. Models 203 (c240, 320, 32, 230), 171 (slk350, 55, 280), 209 (clk 320, 500, 55, 63), 204 (c300, 350, 250, 63), 207 (e350, 550). No years listed. *pe updated 12/30/13. *pe updated 5/9/14.
• 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".
• 10205233Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
• 10167546Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to…
• 10167547Jul 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00.
• 10205228Jul 25, 2013Equipment. No/poor radio reception in AM frequency range.
• 10167566Jul 22, 2013Electrical system. The side air vents in the instrument panel may be reflected in the side windows in sunlight
• 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).
• 10167564Jul 12, 2013Electrical system. Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167569Jul 10, 2013Seat belts. Switch for seat belt extender inoperative.
• 10167567Jul 10, 2013Seats. 1. Noises when operating electric seat fore/aft adjustment 2. Electric fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional 3. Adjustment is biased to one side, which bends the seat frame
• 10167554Jul 10, 2013Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
• 10053665Jul 10, 2013Seat belts. Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the seat belt extender switch fails to operate. Model 207. No model years.
• 10167556Jul 9, 2013Equipment. Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting.
• 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).
• 10205265Jul 3, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside mirror fogged.
• 10167572Jul 3, 2013Electrical system. If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS control unit log printout, the repair documentation and with all required documentation listed in Section E of the Form.
• 10167553Jul 1, 2013Fuel system. Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
• 10167552Jun 28, 2013Electrical system. Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced.
• 10167544Jun 21, 2013Engine cooling. Harsh 4-3 and/or 4-5 shifts may be experienced, usually more noticeable with light throttle drivers. No check engine light etc. or related diagnostic fault codes. Adaptation values are usually within specification.
• 10050860Nov 13, 2012Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years listed.
• 10051540Oct 26, 2012Engine. Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (may or may not be intermittent).
• 10044222Apr 20, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given.
• 10039252Apr 20, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. Happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012.
• 10034605Apr 5, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gearing. Customer continuously pulled on seat belt strap while adjusting the fit of the belt after buckling up (to reduce the slack). This caused the drive of the reversible reel…
• 10044165Mar 26, 2012Exterior lighting. Xentry: mercedes benz: high beam assist temporarily nonfunctional. Replace mfk and calibrate with the aid of the 'calibration target for night view assist' special tool. Also included glk350 and s550 model year 2011. Model cls year 2010-2011.
• 10044164Mar 26, 2012Seat belts. Xentry: mercedes benz: reversible emergency tensioning retractor is compatible with wiring harness, model e350 model year unknown.
• 10044181Mar 12, 2012Steering. Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
• 10033627Mar 5, 2012Suspension. Mercedes benz (xentry): vehicle drops at rear axle, display message-airmatic-service required. The vehicle drops at the rear axle after standing for a long time. Damaged sealing rings in air suspension element on rear axle can lead to microscopic leak and thus gradual lose air; air suspension element on rear axle installed twisted, leading to extreme load on connection piece of air pressure line and leakage at…
• 10041653Dec 14, 2011Suspension. Xentry(mercedes): malfunctioning of the airmatic in the display. *pe updated 3/9/12.
• 10043810Nov 14, 2011Suspension. Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor.
• 10042945Nov 1, 2011Electrical system. Mercedes: information is being provide concerning certain vehicles that are affected by the central gateway software, which do not meet current specifications and would need updating.
• 10042608Oct 5, 2011Steering. Xentry(mercedes): bulletin regarding the 4 spoke steering wheel chrome badges on driver airbag that are peeling and/or discolored.
• 10039114Oct 3, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration. The control valve temporary jams. *rm updated 12/28/11.
• 10034647Oct 3, 2011Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Xentry (mercedes): poor start off performance (revving) or occasional uncomfortable jolts when driving away. Harsh shift operation (coast down shifting). No model years listed. *pe updated 7/8/11. *pe updated 12/28/11.
• 10042605Oct 1, 2011Body and structure. Mercedes: on some affected vehicles, the trunk lid may touch bumper during closing.
• 10041064Jun 3, 2011Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: main wiring harness part information.
• 10039256May 31, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
• 10039255May 31, 2011Body and structure. Mercedes-benz: the rear door cannot be opened from the outside in cold temperatures. The window guide rail of the door freezes.
• 10039257May 26, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. Idle speed limits were set too narrow.
• 10039254May 2, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: there is a transmission trouble code stored. It is a diagnostic problem with the wet start-up clutch.
• 10041269May 1, 2011Electrical system. Mercedes benz: there is a software problem relating to the tank heater lines.
• 10034655Apr 25, 2011Suspension. Xentry (mercedes); air suspension. Vehicle symbol with arrow pointing upwards in display and stop car too low or malfunction as warning message. Fault code c155664 or/and c156a00 or/and c156c00 or/and c156d00 and/or c157200 stored. The relay of the airmatic compressor may have been damaged, restricting the performance of the airmatic compressor. *pe updated 6/29/11.

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