NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11003213: 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg C43

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg C43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11003213 summary graphic for 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg C43
11003213NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
40affected product rows
90/100quality score

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 USB port data storage medium is not recognized, but charging function is still available. We are only aware of this complaint in a few isolated cases and it only occurs intermittently (not in every driving cycle). Cause Multimedia connection unit Remedy Replace the multimedia connection unit. Affected item numbers: A 214 820 81 00 A 223 820 14 05 Manufactured before 10/2023 modified parts have been manufactured since 10/2023.

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 C432023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg C63 S E2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cle532024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Eqe2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Eqe SUV 4matic2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Eqs2022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt432024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt552024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt632024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Sl432023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Sl552023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Sl632023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Sl63 S E2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC 3002022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 3002024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 4502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 3502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 4502024Ask 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 11003213?

Complaint USB port data storage medium is not recognized, but charging function is still available. We are only aware of this complaint in a few isolated cases and it only occurs intermittently (not in every driving cycle). Cause Multimedia connection unit Remedy Replace the multimedia connection unit. Affected item numbers: A 214 820 81 00 A 223 820 14 05 Manufactured before 10/2023 modified parts have been.

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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