2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Technical Service Bulletins

106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. 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.

• 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, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10219265Aug 2, 2022Steering. Complaint Vibrations in steering at speeds lower than 30 mph. Possible when turning and also partly noticeable after changing to winter or all-season tires. Cause Controller stability of steering software, caused by reduced friction in steering (tolerance for production + running-in characteristics). Remedy Software update available in 1st quarter of 2023 (adaptation of stability limits)
• 10206077Dec 8, 2021Engine cooling. "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
• 10187785Jan 4, 2021Other or unknown, Electrical system, Equipment. The following complaints may be noted by the customer: - The MBUX multimedia system (A26/17) starts route guidance without user input and does not provide any audio notification. - The MBUX multimedia system (A26/17) does not give any spoken or visual driving instructions. Only the destination information and the current route are shown in the MBUX multimedia system (A26/17)
• 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…
• 10186132Sep 12, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Humming/ vibrations/ noises from the area of the rear axle while maneuvering or when moving off
• 10179907Aug 3, 2020Lane departure. Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P012800
• 10179966Jul 31, 2020Equipment, Other or unknown. Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
• 10172681Feb 19, 2020Electrical system. Event memory in the instrument cluster mileage readings intermittently inaccurate
• 10172683Feb 7, 2020Tires, Equipment. Information Label on Tire Sealant
• 10169599Nov 21, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Fuel system. Squeaking Noise from Exhaust Gas Flap
• 10167785Oct 14, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Electrical system. G-Class Facelift 2018: Fault message "ABS, ESP inoperative, see operator's manual"
• 10162631Jun 27, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside mirror folding out/in nonfunctional
• 10160622Apr 2, 2019Equipment. Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10155129Feb 5, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10155125Jan 31, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Noises from area of front axle
• 10154028Jan 30, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10154026Jan 23, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10152001Aug 21, 2018Equipment. NTG5*1, Audio 20 - after ECO start/stop, USB music stick is reloaded and music playback begins at track 1.
• 10151999Aug 21, 2018Equipment. MB App iHeart Radio is no longer available after a head unit update
• 10151962Jul 25, 2018Equipment, Steering. Plastic element on release lever of manual steering column adjuster loose.
• 10151943Jul 16, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. 7G-DCT: Scratching noise when changing gear from D to R when transmission cold.
• 10144146May 10, 2018Equipment. Attach exhaust treatment information label
• 10144083Mar 14, 2018Body and structure. Pop-up roof: Roof jams or cannot be opened, drive unit makes rattling noises
• 10135514Feb 16, 2018Electrical system. Update HERMES control unit software
• 10158370Oct 26, 2017Electrical system. Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10158322Oct 9, 2017Steering. Cracking noise at limit stop of electric steering
• 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
• 10157091Aug 29, 2017Forward collision avoidance. Collision Prevention Assist Functions are Restricted
• 10157086Aug 21, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 7G-DCT: Scratching noise when changing gear from D to R with transmission cold.
• 10157073Aug 8, 2017Electrical system. Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10158288Jul 24, 2017Engine, Equipment. Noises Made by M133 Exhaust Gas Flap
• 10158267Jul 18, 2017Equipment. COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control.
• 10158250Jul 7, 2017Equipment. Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30
• 10158209Jun 12, 2017Electrical system. Instrument panel noises in area of instrument cluster faceplate in BR 117 / 156 / 176
• 10158199Jun 2, 2017Electrical system. Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10135732Jan 10, 2017Electrical system. Malfunction of additional battery in IC and fault code B11C11B in CBC (SAM) N10
• 10135734Jan 9, 2017Steering. AMG Performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled
• 10205247Aug 25, 2016Equipment. Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
• 10205143Aug 15, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Clacking noises from the front axle area.
• 10205154Aug 5, 2016Engine cooling, Other or unknown. Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
• 10136119Jul 22, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Specified tightening torque of oil filler screw of rear axle differential cannot be reached
• 10136117Jul 19, 2016Brakes, Electronic stability control. ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
• 10136082Jun 22, 2016Equipment. Automatic emergency call triggered for no obvious reason
• 10135679May 10, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 7G-DCT: FC 06A600 and FC 060A00 stored in fault memory
• 10135721May 2, 2016Equipment. Instrument cluster: No display in instrument cluster
• 10135646Oct 23, 2014Steering, Electrical system. Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster; fault on suspension CAN bus

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