2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Technical Service Bulletins

229 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 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.

• 11002614Jun 12, 2024Other or unknown. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022-2025 GLE/GLS (167 platform), EQB (243 platform), GLA (247 platform), EQE (294 platform), EQS (296 platform), and GLC (254 platform) vehicles, the B-pillar certification label might not contain the vehicle’s rim size, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressure information as required by FMVSS 110. In this case…
• 11000618May 25, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. Possible refrigerant leak at the evaporator. Remedy Perform the following measures and open a TIPS case in the HV/LV inbox labeled "167 Evaporator Suspected of Leaking" In the case, please include the following: 1. Attach the Initial Quick Test 2. Short video of the actual pressures via AC machine, showing the engine running, and hold a copy of the VIN/RO in view as…
• 11000613May 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer fluid leaking. Low washer fluid light on. O-ring missing or damaged inside hose connector Remedy Follow repair instructions to repair washer line.
• 11000610May 16, 2024Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Complaint 1. Cracking noises from the area of the rear axle 2. or a message in the instrument cluster "ESP, ABS failed". Cause Anti-cracking disk at the external joint of the side shaft at the rear axle is broken. Remedy • Customer complaint due to noises: • A test drive must be performed. For a precise noise analysis (localization of the noise), make use of the NVH/PICO.
• 11000606May 14, 2024Electrical system. Complaint Message in Instrument Cluster: "Active Brake Assist function restricted". The driver assistance systems are temporarily unavailable. Note: Please note the listed fault code! Cause Rarely, it may be the case that communication is interrupted due to a brief interruption in the power supply to the LRR (B92/12) or A108 (Active Brake Assist). Remedy Perform new SCN coding at BC_R (N10/8).
• 11000519May 11, 2024Wheels. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2023-2024 C-Class, CLE, E-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, GLE, GLS, GT, S-Class, and SL vehicles (205, 206, 236, 213, 214, 238, 294, 295, 296, 297, 253, 167, 290, 223, 232 platform), the tire sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The possibility exists that the tire sealant bottle may leak within the installation location…
• 11000597May 8, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. Cause Possible refrigerant leak at the evaporator. Remedy Perform the following measures and open a TIPS case labeled "167 Evaporator Suspected of Leaking" In the case, please include the following: 1. Attach the Initial Quick Test 2. Short video of the actual pressures via AC machine, showing the engine running, and hold a copy of the VIN/RO in view as…
• 11000541May 4, 2024Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-24 C-Class, CLA, EQB, EQE, EQS, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, GT, S-Class, and SL (118, 167, 192, 206, 223, 232, 243, 247, 254, 290, 294, 295, 296 and 297 platform) vehicles, the MBUX system software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration.
• 11000523May 4, 2024Electrical system. Work procedure 1. Connect XENTRY Diagnosis. 2. Update left rear seat control unit software. - To do this, select menu item "Quick test view – N32/5 – Left rear electrical seat adjustment – Adaptations – Update of control unit software". - Then follow the user guidance in XENTRY Diagnosis. 3. Update right rear seat control unit software. - To do this, select menu item "Quick test view – N32/6 – Right rear electrical…
• 11000740May 2, 2024Wheels. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the TIREFIT bottle in the trunk of your vehicle, free of charge. The bottle may potentially leak and may not be available for use in case of a flat tire. Your vehicle must be brought to a dealer to complete this campaign. Please schedule an appointment by contacting our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372, or locate your nearest dealer using the QR code and…
• 11000542May 2, 2024Electrical system. High-frequency interference noise may be heard from the speakers while driving. This complaint only occurs when "voice amplification" is active. Coupling noise of microphone signal in voice amplification. Intermediate remedy: The interference noise can be remedied by deactivating voice amplification: "Home" -> "Settings" -> "System" -> "Audio" and de-select "Voice amplification to rear" to switch off the function…
• 10253711Apr 26, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. Possible refrigerant leak at the evaporator. Perform the following measures and open a TIPS case labeled "167 Evaporator Suspected of Leaking" In the case, please include the following: 1. Attach the Initial Quick Test 2. Short video of the actual pressures via AC machine, showing the engine running, and hold a copy of the VIN/RO in view as well. 3. Picture of the…
• 10253703Apr 26, 2024Electrical system. This is to notify you of the Service Campaign OTA update for the MBUX system software in 750,313 Model Year (MY) MY19-24 A-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, GT 4-door (177, 118, 257, 213, 238, 243, 247, 253,167, 290 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will not be visible or flagged in VMI or EVA.
• 10251192Feb 29, 2024Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 21-24 C-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-Class, SL (206, 294, 295, 296, 297, 254, 167, 223, 232 platform) vehicles, the MBUX System software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration.
• 10251356Feb 23, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17) to version E871.1 (A 247 904 53 00).
• 10251118Feb 15, 2024Electrical system. After clicking on the "Radio" selection function, the radio does not start and instead a permanent loading wheel is displayed. See attached picture for example. Software version Remedy A26/17 - MBUX multimedia system (Head unit) unit must be replaced. When the head unit is in this condition, a software update will not remedy the situation.
• 10251176Feb 9, 2024Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY20-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177, 205, 118, 257, 213, 238, 247, 253, 167, 290, 217, 222 platform) vehicles, the communication module system software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration.
• 10249540Jan 29, 2024Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2019-2023 A-Class, CLA, E-Class, G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, and S-Class (177, 118, 238, 463, 247, 253, 167, and 222 platform) vehicles, the communication module system software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration. The communication module system will receive an…
• 10249495Jan 24, 2024Steering. Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the driver footwell or do they tend to occur in the area of the steering column switch module (MRSM/SCCM)? If the noises occur in the area of the MRSM/SCCM, work through the following points: - Loosen screws of the MRSM/SCCM and steering wheel…
• 10249482Jan 24, 2024Steering. The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area: Lenkrad-Schleifgeräusch_SteeringWheel-GrindingNoises.mp4 The plastic cover on the back of the steering wheel is not positioned correctly and may therefore rub against the steering column switch module Please use the following noise files for…
• 10249481Jan 24, 2024Steering. A knocking noise can be heard from the area of the steering gear or steering column tube, and a "cracking" sensation can also be felt at the steering wheel. Particularly when braking or accelerating Stick/slip effect in sliding piece of steering coupling. Replace steering coupling.
• 10249537Jan 12, 2024Electrical system. Complaint Customer complains about anti-theft alarm system triggering without obvious cause when the vehicle is parked and/or when entering the vehicle. All MFA2 and 167 derivates with code 882 may be affected. This is caused by a sporadic loss of communication to the anti-theft alarm system [N26/6]. In many instances there are one or more FCs U110D87, U001988, U016787 stored in the control units anti-theft alarm…
• 10249737Jan 5, 2024Engine cooling. Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022 GLE and GLS (167 platform) vehicles, corrosion on the solenoid may occur in the electric coolant pump. In this scenario, a yellow coolant warning lamp may be shown in the instrument cluster. MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the electric coolant pump and…
• 10248195Dec 7, 2023Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177, 205, 118, 257, 213, 238, 243, 463, 247, 253, 167, 290, 217, 222 platform) vehicles, the communication module system software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration.
• 10248162Dec 4, 2023Seats. Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage • Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). • Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). • Light initial creases due to vehicle handling. • Light creases in the outer covers originating from the production process (missing finish). Heat treatment of…
• 10248203Dec 1, 2023Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23 A-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT (177, 118, 257, 213, 238, 243, 247, 253,167, 290 platform) vehicles, the head unit software does not correspond to the current series production configuration. The head unit will receive an OTA update to optimize the "Live Traffic Information" service…
• 10244646Oct 25, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Excessive resistance of door side windows when being raised/lowered, cracking and/or squeaking noises. Sealing lip of inner sealing rail, see Picture 1 and Picture 2, pos. 90, folds down while side windows are being lowered (opened). When the side windows are raised (closed), the sealing lip is pulled back up again. Replace inner sealing rail. Then perform normalization of the window lifter system in the relevant…
• 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.
• 10238424Jun 9, 2023Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of °C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings incorrect Remedy Adjust the setting in the Mercedes me connect app via mobile phone (settings -> units)

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