2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic technical service bulletins
140 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic, including one warranty extension.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Diverse functional limitations in the vehicle in combination with various warning and fault messages in...
- Issue A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system...
- Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure, stop switch off vehicle" (or similar)...
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- CEL illuminates and/or AC does not blow cold
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Dear Dealer Partners, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed and any...
- Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable
- Red coolant warning in instrument cluster
- Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during...
- Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,...
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Cause Internal failure of the scroll wheel within the AC compressor
- During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time
- Tailgate opens unintentionally
- The following most common complaints may be observed: • Brief connectivity interruptions when using Apple...
- 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active...
- This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns
- Mercedes-Benz USA is currently experiencing limited availability of transmission fluid specification ATF...
- Leakage/oil leakage at drive pinion sealing ring (input shaft) (Figures 1-2) Minor leakage/slight seepage...
- Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious
- Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements...
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,...
- General information on the operation of the PRE-SAFE® Impulse system: The PRE-SAFE® Side Impulse system is...
- 1. "Perform vehicle handover" in the workshop menu to start the maintenance computer for service A/B...
- For awareness, after SW update of control unit, IC223, on models 223 and 297, seat belt lamp and chime...
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,...
- The remaining time shown on the instrument cluster in the workshop menu (days to next due service) is...
- Noises from the area of the steering column
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,...
- • Driver's seat and/or front passenger seat cannot be adjusted
- 48V battery (A66) part numbers A 000 982 78 24, A 000 982 57 30, A 000 982 88 31, A 000 982 50 32, A 000...
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- One or more seat functions are restricted or inoperative
- The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be...
- 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active...
- Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the steering column
- Trunk lid lock may not unlock when the trunk lid handle (S88/8) is operated The trunk lid can still be...
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- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- SRS indicator light illuminated in the instrument cluster
- Rattling/knocking noise from the rear axle steering is audible when driving on rough terrain or cobblestones
- Customer concern for ESP/Brake or Steering yellow instrument cluster message AND C220564 in the N80...
- Depending on the identified problem (items 1-4), please implement the corresponding Remedy below (items...
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- The vehicle's position on the map is displayed far away from its actual position, e.g. the vehicle is...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- The seat may no longer be adjustable using the electric seat adjustment switch on the door module
- Yellow information message in driver display (instrument cluster): "Switch on motor to charge the 12V battery"
- Electrical system
- Stored DTC C220564
- Please perform the corresponding remedy measures (points 1-4) depending on the determined problem (points...
- Tailgate opens unintentionally
- The check engine light illuminates or the 48 V message is displayed in the instrument cluster
- Check engine light on with the following fault is current in the VGS Control Unit: P084300 Oil pressure...
- Red ring displayed around vehicle when front or rear camera door actuates
- Electrical system
- An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the software for the battery management control unit in...
- Electrical system
- Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient
- Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient
- For the potentially affected vehicles, excessively high aging of the battery was calculated at cold...
- (Original LI document #: LI27.35-P-079039) Clicking noises from the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHS)...
- After the charging process is complete, an instrument cluster message with a charging error appears and FC...
- The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the...
- After the charging process is complete, an instrument cluster message with a charging error appears and FC...
- Possible complaints about shift quality, issues with learning the park lock, and slipping/rinse entries in...
- At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise
- The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery
- Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick...
- Concern 1
- Electrical system
- One of the flush door handles (Also referred to as Seamless Door Handles) does not extend/retract (and/or)...
- No audio is output either in radio mode, or with media playback via app, Bluetooth or USB. In such cases,...
- Electrical system
- 1. Noises in recovery mode with the vehicle stationary 2. Noises when driving in a straight line on rough...
- Valeo Steering Column Module (N80) goes into bootloader after updating software to A2239028729
- Electrical system
- Complaint
- Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has updated driver assistance system...
- Diverse functional limitations in the vehicle in combination with various warning and fault messages in...
- Electrical system
- Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has updated driver assistance system SCN...
- Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position...
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- The adaptive rear compartment lighting is sporadically inoperative
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Harsh shift feeling followed immediately by "Suspension Malfunction" on instrument cluster and accompanied...
- Rattling/knocking noise from the rear axle steering is audible when driving on rough terrain or cobblestones
- Please note that the exact quick test conditions must be met as seen below
- Individual functions such as sliding sunroof or roller sunblind can no longer be operated using the...
- Electrical system
- Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument...
- Electrical system
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Air bags
- Random heating of air conditioning system
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