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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11026952: 2020-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

11026952NHTSA document ID

Warranty program / extensioncommunication type

23affected 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 The customer may note the following complaints: - The central display may remain dark through the entire drive cycle. The instrument cluster display will remain operational. - No audio is present from the sound system - MBUX multimedia system (A26/17) may not be shown on the initial quick test - Various other MBUX multimedia system (A26/17) related complaints Cause Water ingress through the air vent under the front passenger seat (see attached, note that the vents are facing the rear of the vehicle). As a result, the head unit (A26/17) may become damaged. Inspect the MBUX multimedia system (A16/17) hardware, including all attached wiring and connectors, for traces of water and/or corrosion (see attached picture for example). Remedy Avoid using rubber floor mats for the second row seats on which water can collect and subsequently enter the air vent under the front passenger seat. An optimized cover is now available for the air vent under the front passenger seat (see parts note). To avoid a reoccurrence of water damage, install this cover. Note: Only primary losses resulting from the ingress of fluids that can be attributed to a production error is covered by the warranty. Fluids that are introduced into the vehicle as a result of environmental influences, incorrect repairs or incorrect use by the customer are not covered by the warranty. The damage code specified in this document only applies for the installation of the fan shroud.

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 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-benzGle 3502020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 350 4matic2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 4502020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 450 4matic2025, 2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 450 4matic Coupe2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 450 E2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 450e 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGle 5802020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGls 4502020, 2022, 2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGls 450 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzGls 5802020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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 11026952?

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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