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2023 Mercedes-Benz C300

62 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 C300 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL
  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • SEATS
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
  • STEERING

    • TSB #LI46.10-P-077314

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249495

      Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.10-P-077313

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249482

      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-Schleifger??A?usch_SteeringWheel-GrindingNoises. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.35-P-077076

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248157

      Control unit N68 - electric power steering Fault P063544 - The electric power steering has a malfunction. There is a fault in the data memory. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.15-P-063353

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228807

      Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-076956

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244735

      Wheezing noises from the front shock absorbers when passing over surface undulations and rough road. The noises may become more conspicuous with warm damper oil. The flow noises of the damper oil are currently being analyzed. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2023060008

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238429

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles, the adhesive seam on the cross-member in the rear area does not ... Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-076956

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244735

      Wheezing noises from the front shock absorbers when passing over surface undulations and rough road. The noises may become more conspicuous with warm damper oil. The flow noises of the damper oil are currently being analyzed. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #NCU-2023060008

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238429

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles, the adhesive seam on the cross-member in the rear area does not ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #NCU-2023040017

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237265

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022-2023 C-Class, EQS and S-Class (206, 297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the driving assistance system control unit software does ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #LI54.21-P-076055

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233788

      Complaint Check engine light activated Fault codes stored in AMG Drive Unit N145/1 (DRVU3) B1F9713 U015400 U188D00 Cause Timing variance on wakeup of ethernet control units Remedy A solution is in development for listed faults in ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI00.20-P-077615

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252773

      The following symptoms may be present in the instrument cluster: 1. "Perform vehicle handover" in the workshop menu to start the maintenance computer for service A/B cannot be carried out. 2. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.88-P-077552

      Date Announced:
      FEB 29, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251347

      Change in the login procedure for the payment service in the integrated toll system. The change will become active on 3/1/2024. Read More »

    • TSB #OTA-24240203

      Date Announced:
      FEB 29, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251192

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), 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) ... Read More »

    • TSB #OTA-24240201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251176

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), 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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-077312

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251181

      Complaint Updating the RAMSES 1.1 module to the latest SW-version E139.4 will lead to an error in the modules vtime and therefore the following possible connectivity issues: Remote Status: ??A?A? The last updated timestamp shown in ... Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-OTA MBUX SW

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249541

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2021-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, S-Class, and SL (206, 294, 295, 296, 297, 254, 223, and 232 platform) vehicles, there is ... Read More »

    • TSB #CL-CommMod

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249740

      Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: On behalf of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA), thank you for being a part of the Mercedes-Benz family. We hope that you??A?A?re enjoying your vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.62-P-077311

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249539

      No audio is output either in radio mode, or with media playback via app, Bluetooth or USB. In such cases, "Playback not active" is shown in the display. Mute line between communication module N112/2 and sound control unit N40/3. Read More »

    • TSB #OTA-Comm Mod SW

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248195

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), 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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2023110010

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248182

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY22-24 C-Class, AMG GT, AMG SL (206, 192, 232 platform) vehicles, the electric engine mount control unit software does not ... Read More »

    • TSB #OTA-InductNonMMC

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248210

      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-24 C-Class, EQE, EQS, S-Class (206, 294/295, 296/297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the inductive charging system software does not ... Read More »

    • TSB #OTA-InductiveSW

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248206

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-24 C-Class, EQE, EQS, S-Class (206, 294/295, 296/297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the inductive charging system software ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.95-P-076991

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244776

      Mercedes me connect services inoperative (me-Call, Remote Status, etc.). Mercedes me services - activation not possible. Notes: - In the quick test, no fault code and no event code is stored in the RAMSES control unit (N112/2). Read More »

    • TSB #NCU -MBUX SW OTA

      Date Announced:
      OCT 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244748

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-23 C-Class, EQS, S-Class, SL, EQE, GLC (206, 296, 297, 223, 232, 294, 295, 254 platform) vehicles, the head unit software ... Read More »

    • TSB #Ll54.10-P-076896

      Date Announced:
      SEP 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243306

      12V message in IC when starting the vehicle. SW updates need to be performed. Follow the guided test for FC U116000 in N73/3*1 EIS CU. Perform the SW checks and updates. Fully charge both 12V and 48V batteries. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-HU SW Update

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241527

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), 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) ... Read More »

    • TSB #Ll54.10-P-076823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241510

      In the instrument cluster, the symbol for "12 V battery" and the message "Switch on vehicle" may sporadically be displayed. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.70-P-076832

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241536

      Phone call log is not shown in the MBUX display. If the telephone connects with the head unit again, the call log may not be sent. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU - HU Update

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240250

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2021-2024 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) ... Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2023040017

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237265

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022-2023 C-Class, EQS and S-Class (206, 297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the driving assistance system control unit software does ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-076200

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235670

      Complaint Station logos are no longer displayed in the radio after updating or SCN coding the A26/17 head unit. Cause Under analysis. Remedy Currently, there is no remedy available. Please open a TIPS case for support. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-076157

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235669

      Complaint Brief connectivity interruptions when using Apple CarPlay over Wi-Fi, for example when driving underneath toll bridges. Cause There may be interruptions to WiFi as a result of external interference. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.70-P-075967

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233791

      Complaint Wireless charging start/charging behavior of iPhone 14 is not optimal Cause Change in iPhone software (iOS) Remedy There will be optimized software for iPhone 14 iOS (target date 05/2023). Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-077312

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251181

      Complaint Updating the RAMSES 1.1 module to the latest SW-version E139.4 will lead to an error in the modules vtime and therefore the following possible connectivity issues: Remote Status: ??A?A? The last updated timestamp shown in ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI00.20-P-077615

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252773

      The following symptoms may be present in the instrument cluster: 1. "Perform vehicle handover" in the workshop menu to start the maintenance computer for service A/B cannot be carried out. 2. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #OTA-24240201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251176

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), 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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #NCU -MBUX SW OTA

      Date Announced:
      OCT 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244748

      Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-23 C-Class, EQS, S-Class, SL, EQE, GLC (206, 296, 297, 223, 232, 294, 295, 254 platform) vehicles, the head unit software ... Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-HU SW Update

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241527

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), 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) ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075746

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252777

      Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #LI77.21-P-074971

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240164

      Sliding sunroof panel of panoramic sliding sunroof reversed (temporarily, once, multiple times) during closing process without entrapment event. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075746

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252777

      Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.12-P-076175

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251115

      Seal, B-pillar trim on rear doors cracked in upper area, Production deviation at supplier of B-pillar trim. Replace B-pillar trim through optimized parts. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU-2024010016

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251125

      This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to inspect the weld seam on the trunk lid for a crack on 41 Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.12-P-076175

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246053

      Seal, B-pillar trim on rear doors cracked in upper area, see picture 1. Production deviation at supplier of B-pillar trim. Replace B-pillar trim through optimized parts. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075232

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241515

      When operating a control point to open the trunk lid or the tailgate, the trunk lock unlocks, but there is no actuation of the trunk control/tailgate control drive unit (M51/3). Faulty microswitch signal of trunk lock. Read More »

    • TSB #LI77.21-P-074971

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240164

      Sliding sunroof panel of panoramic sliding sunroof reversed (temporarily, once, multiple times) during closing process without entrapment event. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.10-P-076610

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238414

      Left and/or right front door could scuff or jamb when opening/closing in the rear upper area at the B-pillar cover of the rear doors, see picture 1 Grub screw of upper hinge of left and/or right front door is loose. 1. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.12-P-076175

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235666

      Complaint Seal, weather trim strip on rear doors detaching in upper area, see picture 1. Cause Production deviation at supplier of weather trim strip. Remedy Replace weather trim strip through optimized parts. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075232

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241515

      When operating a control point to open the trunk lid or the tailgate, the trunk lock unlocks, but there is no actuation of the trunk control/tailgate control drive unit (M51/3). Faulty microswitch signal of trunk lock. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075746

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252777

      Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075746

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252777

      Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #LI72.20-P-075232

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241515

      When operating a control point to open the trunk lid or the tailgate, the trunk lock unlocks, but there is no actuation of the trunk control/tailgate control drive unit (M51/3). Faulty microswitch signal of trunk lock. Read More »

    • TSB #LI72.10-P-076610

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238414

      Left and/or right front door could scuff or jamb when opening/closing in the rear upper area at the B-pillar cover of the rear doors, see picture 1 Grub screw of upper hinge of left and/or right front door is loose. 1. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-076798

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241519

      Noise at front seats between seat-back lining and function carrier. Noise is caused by friction of the two component parts. Remove the seat-back lining (back panel) of the front seat concerned using a special tool. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-076097

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235671

      Complaint Play/noise at seat height adjuster or in seat guide rail on front seats Cause Tolerances and variations in the manufacturing process Remedy Review the barcode adhesive label on cross brace pipe of seat height adjuster. Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    • TSB #NCU-2023040017

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237265

      Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022-2023 C-Class, EQS and S-Class (206, 297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the driving assistance system control unit software does ... Read More »

    COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-077312

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251181

      Complaint Updating the RAMSES 1.1 module to the latest SW-version E139.4 will lead to an error in the modules vtime and therefore the following possible connectivity issues: Remote Status: ??A?A? The last updated timestamp shown in ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #LI47.70-P-076030

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233785

      Complaint After the charging process is complete, the IC message with charging error appears and the FC P0CFE00 is stored in the "N83 - AC charger for high-voltage battery (SG-LG)" control unit. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #LI82.95-P-076991

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244776

      Mercedes me connect services inoperative (me-Call, Remote Status, etc.). Mercedes me services - activation not possible. Notes: - In the quick test, no fault code and no event code is stored in the RAMSES control unit (N112/2). Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.70-P-076832

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241536

      Phone call log is not shown in the MBUX display. If the telephone connects with the head unit again, the call log may not be sent. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #LI82.95-P-076991

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244776

      Mercedes me connect services inoperative (me-Call, Remote Status, etc.). Mercedes me services - activation not possible. Notes: - In the quick test, no fault code and no event code is stored in the RAMSES control unit (N112/2). Read More »

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