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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11021150: 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.

11021150NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

23affected product rows

23source rows grouped

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 After a software update for instrument cluster (IC) control unit (N133/1) is performed the following customer complaints may be noted: - One or more menu selections (navigation, AMG, etc.) are missing from the instrument cluster display - The menu icons are present but the functionality does not appear in instrument cluster display after it is selected Cause - Communication between the instrument cluster control unit (N133/1) and the multifunction display (A40/16) - Incorrect instrument cluster control unit (N133/1) SCN coding Note: Some instrument cluster menu options are dependent on option code (i.e. the navigation menu option will only be present on vehicles equipped with navigation, code 365). Before Before beginning diagnosis, ensure that the vehicle is equipped with the accompanying option code Remedy If the first complaint is noted: - Perform a circuit 30 reset of the MBUX multimedia system (A26/17), the instrument cluster control unit (N133/1), and the multifunction display (A40/16). I.e. disconnect the control units from power simultaneously for 1 hour, or disconnect the ground cable for the 12V battery for 1 hour - If the above step does not remedy the complaint, perform initial start-up of the instrument cluster control unit (N133/1) with Xentry diagnosis software release 12/2019 and addon 14970 or newer - If the above steps do not remedy the complaint, perform initial start-up of the MBUX multimedia system (A26/17). Then perform a factory reset of the head unit (Settings -> System -> Reset) If the second complaint is noted: - SCN code the instrument cluster control unit (N133/1)

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 Gla45 S2021Ask 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 Gle53 4matic2025Ask 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 Gls632020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzCla 2502020-2025Ask 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 3502020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 350 4matic2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

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

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11021150?

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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