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August 12, 2026 Service bulletin

Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause...

Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin LI01.20-P-080884 for 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, 2021, 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 and 2022-2026 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4matic and others.

Bulletin number
LI01.20-P-080884
Component
Engine
Summary
Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause Unknown (under investigation) Remedy If oil leaks are found at left or right cylinder head cover area please collect the following information and open TIPS case. 1. Collect photos of the leak 2. Include close up and wide view photos to accurately represent the location 3. Include if the vehicle has a "check oil level" Light on in the cluster or fault codes 4. Check oil level as per WIS to verify level and calculate possible oil loss from the leak 5. Identify and communicate the severity of the leak and provide supporting documentation 6. Open a TIPS case with the above information and submit to the Powertrain team for processing

Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints in the engine category.

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