NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11025536: 2022-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg C43

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg C43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11025536 summary graphic for 2022-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg C43
11025536NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
21affected 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 Harsh 2-1 downshifts when coming to a stop with ECO start-stop function turned OFF. Note: When ECO start-stop is active, the engine is shut off before the 2-1 shift and the complaint will not occur. Cause Software application when engine is running. Remedy Short-term remedy: Perform IPR and follow the instruction to perform standstill adaptations. Long-term Solution: Aftersales software is currently in development. NOTE: The information contained in this document is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge to properly and safely perform diagnosis and repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, using Mercedes-Benz approved tools and equipment. It informs service technicians about conditions that could occur in certain vehicles and provides information that could assist in proper vehicle diagnosis, service, or repair. It does not indicate that a defect is present in any vehicle referenced in this document nor does it imply warranty coverage. DO NOT assume that a symptom or condition, or a described cause of a symptom or condition, affects any particular vehicle or groups of vehicles, or that a described repair applies to any particular vehicle or groups of vehicles. There can be multiple causes resulting in the same or similar symptoms or conditions described in this document, and trained professional service technicians must use their diagnostic skills to make evaluations on a case-by-case basis. The information contained in this document does not guarantee warranty coverage nor does it extend the vehicles warranty in any way.

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 C43 4matic2023-2025Ask 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 C63 S E 4matic+2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E 53 4matic+ Wagon2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc63 S E2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc63 S E 4matic+ Coupe2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC 3002022-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC 300 4matic2023-2025Ask 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 3502025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 350 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 4502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 450 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 450 4matic All-terrain2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc 3002023-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc 300 4matic2023-2026Ask 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 11025536?

Complaint Harsh 2-1 downshifts when coming to a stop with ECO start-stop function turned OFF. Note: When ECO start-stop is active, the engine is shut off before the 2-1 shift and the complaint will not occur. Cause Software application when engine is running. Remedy Short-term remedy: Perform IPR and follow the instruction to perform standstill adaptations. Long-term Solution: Aftersales software is currently in.

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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