NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11031555: 2022-2025 Mercedes-benz Amg S 63 E

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022-2025 Mercedes-benz Amg S 63 E, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11031555 summary graphic for 2022-2025 Mercedes-benz Amg S 63 E
11031555NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
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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 Trunk lid lock may not unlock when the trunk lid handle (S88/8) is operated The trunk lid can still be opened using the following methods: HFA (Hands-Free Access) Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with the emergency release Trunk lid remote operating switch at the drivers door Press and hold the "Trunk lid" button on the SmartKey Cause Under analysis Remedy Check switching signal of trunk lid handle (S88/8) during operation and document results by providing print out of actual values. Submit a TIPS case with fault description and observations. send to the Body/Chassis/Entertainment inbox.

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 S 63 E2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzS 5002022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzS 500 4matic2023, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzS 5802022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzS 580 4matic2023, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzS 580 E2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzS 580 E 4matic2023, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-maybachS 5802022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-maybachS 580 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-maybachS 6802022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-maybachS 680 4matic2023, 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 11031555?

Complaint Trunk lid lock may not unlock when the trunk lid handle (S88/8) is operated The trunk lid can still be opened using the following methods: HFA (Hands-Free Access) Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with the emergency release Trunk lid remote operating switch at the drivers door Press and hold the "Trunk lid" button on the SmartKey Cause Under analysis Remedy Check switching signal of trunk lid.

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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