NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11026595: 2023-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11026595 summary graphic for 2023-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53
11026595NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
28affected product rows
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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 An instrument cluster message "Rear axle steering fault, stop immediately" is very briefly illuminated in the instrument cluster upon vehicle start-up, prior to driving. No fault codes stored in the rear axle steering control unit N68/4. Cause Asynchronous start-up of control units in the vehicle. Remedy The message clears once the head unit receives the rear axle steering signal. Perform a software update to A26/17 control unit - MBUX multimedia system + instrument cluster (head unit) CIVIC206; the software version must be at least 333.8. NOTE: To verify the head unit is on the correct software version: Navigate to A26/17 (Head Unit) Control Unit Log. Locate "Control Unit Specific Data" near the bottom. Verify "E-Stand" number is at least 333.8.

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 Cle532024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cle53 4matic+2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cle53 4matic+ Cabriolet2025Ask 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 E53e2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc432024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc43 4matic2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc43 4matic Coupe2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc63 S E2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Glc63 S E 4matic+2025Ask 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-benzCle 3002023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 300 4matic2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 300 4matic Cabriolet2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 4502023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 450 4matic2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 450 4matic Cabriolet2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 3502024, 2025Ask 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 11026595?

Complaint An instrument cluster message "Rear axle steering fault, stop immediately" is very briefly illuminated in the instrument cluster upon vehicle start-up, prior to driving. No fault codes stored in the rear axle steering control unit N68/4. Cause Asynchronous start-up of control units in the vehicle. Remedy The message clears once the head unit receives the rear axle steering signal. Perform a software.

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.

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