NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018612: 2024, 2025 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53

Official manufacturer communication context for 2024, 2025 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11018612 summary graphic for 2024, 2025 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53
11018612NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
19affected 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 Fuel filler flap protrudes from side wall Fuel filler flap not opening Cause Under analysis Remedy Create TIPS case with the below information and send to the Body/Chassis/Entertainment Inbox: Open the flap and take a detailed photo of the fuel tank strap attached at the hinge arm. Is the attachment bent or kinked? Are there pressure marks in the recess where the retaining strap is located when closed? Check position of the fuel tank strap in the closed state - is it being pinched? Check if the clipping is correct to see if the attachment surfaces are damaged. Removal of the recess to check the seal whether it is folded down. Detach the fuel tank strap from the fuel filler neck at the hinge arm and place it in the recess, then close the flap again and check the protrusion. Is the protrusion better? Does the flap open with less force?

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 Gle532024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle53 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle53 4matic Coupe2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle63 S2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle63 S 4matic Coupe2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gls632024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gls63 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 3502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 350 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 4502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 450 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 450 4matic Coupe2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 450 E2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 450e 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 5802024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls 4502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls 5802024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-maybachGls 6002024Ask 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 11018612?

Complaint Fuel filler flap protrudes from side wall Fuel filler flap not opening Cause Under analysis Remedy Create TIPS case with the below information and send to the Body/Chassis/Entertainment Inbox: Open the flap and take a detailed photo of the fuel tank strap attached at the hinge arm. Is the attachment bent or kinked? Are there pressure marks in the recess where the retaining strap is located when closed?.

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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