NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10228809: 2019-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Cls53

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Cls53, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10228809 summary graphic for 2019-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Cls53
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-073164. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for identifying the correct Remedy. 1. No start 2. Yellow or red instrument cluster message for 48 V on-board electrical system battery (G1/3) 3. Limp home mode, overheating, A/C not blowing cold, or loss of acceleration 4. Check Engine Light Cause Cause 1: Software causes Intermittent No Starts with fault B183387 in DC/DC converter N83/1 Cause 2: Software causes Permanent No Start with fault B183349. May also have fault B183371. Cause 3: Hardware short circuit in 48V system causes fault B183319 in 48V battery. May also have fault B183371. Cause 4: Internal 48V battery Peltier cooling element failure causes fault B183397

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes-benzAmg Cls532019-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E532019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E53 S2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Eqs 532022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle532021-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt532019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCls 4502020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 4502020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 4502020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls 4502020, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls4502021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10228809?

Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-073164. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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