NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11032050: 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.

NHTSA service bulletin 11032050 summary graphic for 2020-2026 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53
11032050NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
36affected 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 Head-up display flickering in BR167. Cause Software A 40/12 - Head-up display and N133/1 - Instrument cluster (IC). Remedy Please do not replace any parts The following steps need to be performed in the order shown below: 1. Xentry > Special functions > 'Entry for retrofits and modifications' add SA code 2O8 (Two 'O' eight) (Please see the attachment) 2. Update the HUD177 software update to the latest available version 3. Update the IC177M software update to the latest available version (software A1779048302 )

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 Gle53 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzAmg Gle63 S 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzAmg Gls63 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGle 3502026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGle 450e 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGle 580 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGls 450 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGls 580 4matic2026Ask 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 Gle53 Coupe2021, 2022Ask 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 Gle63 S Coupe2021, 2022Ask 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.

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 11032050?

Complaint Head-up display flickering in BR167. Cause Software A 40/12 - Head-up display and N133/1 - Instrument cluster (IC). Remedy Please do not replace any parts The following steps need to be performed in the order shown below: 1. Xentry > Special functions > 'Entry for retrofits and modifications' add SA code 2O8 (Two 'O' eight) (Please see the attachment) 2. Update the HUD177 software update to the latest.

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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