NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11011553: 2019-2025 Mercedes-benz A 220

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2025 Mercedes-benz A 220, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11011553 summary graphic for 2019-2025 Mercedes-benz A 220
11011553NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
28affected 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 Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary, create a TIPS case with an informative video as an attachment. Note: Please refer to this document in the warranty claim and, once diagnosis is completed, select the damage code depending on the component part that is causing the issue. If the noise stops when the door trim is removed, please proceed in accordance with LI72.10-P-067691. Note: In this case, do not use the damage codes for the speakers in the warranty claim.

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-benzA 2202019-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg A352020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cla352020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cla452020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gla 352024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gla352021-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gla452021-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glb352021-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle532021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle63 S2021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gls632021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCla 2502020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzEqb 250+2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzEqb 300 4matic2022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzEqb 350 4matic2022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGla 2502021-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlb 2502020-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 3502020-2024Ask 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 11011553?

Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary, create a TIPS case with an informative video as an attachment. Note: Please refer to this document in the warranty claim.

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

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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