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Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

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Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11022048: 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.

11022048NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

4affected 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 Transmission limp-home mode with fault message in IC "Gear Change to R Not Possible", the even gears are locked. The concern of transmission limp-home mode disappears after the ignition is switched off and on again. P092500 The shift valve of the hollow shaft has a malfunction. _ is present in the DKG Control Unit (Y3/14n4), and the extended freeze frame data shows hex code 25 F2 (see attachments for reference) Cause Hydraulic fault caused by the transmission software. The engagement of 2nd gear by preselection after 4-3 downshift does not function due to activation fault. Remedy Check the transmission software level and follow the steps below: You can use the EEPROM as txt file for Program version (see attachments for reference) 18a software: Flash transmission control unit Y3/14nY with latest software using Xentry, version 09/2021 or 12/2021 and all add-ons (except model designations 118.351, 118.651, 177.051, 177.151, 177.951); delete fault memory. 18b software: Flash transmission control unit Y3/14nY with latest software using Xentry, version 12/2023 and all add-ons If there is no software available for the DKG Control Unit, or the concern is still present after the software update: Please submit a TIPS case to the Powertrain Inbox and include the following information: - Initial Quick Test w/ Freeze Frame Data - DKG Control Unit Log - Guided Test result for P092500 - Initial EEPROM (before performing any adaptations) - Current EEPROM data

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 Glb352021-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzCla 2502019-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

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

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 11022048?

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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