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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11026596: 2016-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg E43

Official manufacturer communication context for 2016-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg E43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

11026596NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

34affected 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 ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist, ESP trailer stabilization, Adaptive Brake Lights, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Brake Assist, and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may be temporarily unavailable. The brake system continues to operate with normal effectiveness. The support functions listed may be unavailable, but are available again after an ignition off/on cycle.One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit/ fault code' for the accelerator pedal (B37) is logged in the PTCU control unit (N127). Consequential faults may have been logged in the ESP control unit. Cause Resistance at accelerator pedal contacts. Remedy The remedy refers only to the model series listed and is not compatible with other published TIPS documents for other model series.If all the test steps stored in XENTRY Diagnosis have been performed and no component faults were found, the following work must be carried out:- Replace the connector/ feed line to the accelerator pedal sensor (B37) using the wiring harness repair kit (see parts table).Please ensure that the twisted lines are untwisted as little as possible.Please do not replace any other components (e.g. accelerator pedal sensor). Reoccurrence of the problem:If the fault occurs again, or if this is a reoccurrence of the same problem, please make sure that the line connectors between the repair wiring harness and the interior wiring harness are fitted correctly and that the solder has dispersed evenly. In case of doubt, please repeat the repair. If the problem reoccurs after the second repair attempt, please create a TIPS case with informative photos of all line connectors. Information on alternative to repair wiring harness:If there should be any supply bottlenecks with regard to the repair wiring harness, then the contact sockets on the accelerator pedal sensor can be replaced as an alternative.

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 E432017, 2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzAmg E532019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzAmg E63 S2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzAmg E63s2018-2022Ask 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 Gle53 4matic Coupe2025Ask 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 Gle63 S 4matic Coupe2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzAmg Gls632020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026Ask 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-benzE 3002018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

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

Mercedes-benzE 4002018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzE 4502019-2024Ask 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-terrain2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzE3002016, 2017Ask 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 11026596?

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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