2011 Mercedes Benz G463

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10176670To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating from the HVAC system in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles. As part of the settlement, MBUSA has agreed to offer sliding-scale warranty coverage for certain vehicles diagnosed as having mold or mildew type odors originating from the HVAC system?although that coverage will not take effect until the settlement is judicially approved and other events occur; likely not until December 7, 2020 at the earliest (see below). If the settlement becomes effective, coverage will include cleaning of the evaporator and replacement of the HVAC filters
• 10174355G facelift: Complaints regarding headlamp (ILS)
• 10167564Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167563The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
• 10167507Vibrations at the steering wheel or steering system has excessive resistance
• 10167007Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
• 10167006Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
• 10166978Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
• 10166975This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with their dealer to have the issue corrected and/or i-button call performed. The vehicles impacted range from model year 2002 to 2014.
• 10158390Wind noises/whistling noises at speeds above approx. 140 km/h
• 10157094No audio volume reduction during active I-Call/ roadside assistance call or Mercedes-Benz emergency call via the HERMES module
• 10154025Model 222, model 463 with M176 engine low oil level, rough running and or misfire may be observed
• 10151973Erratic noise from front area of engine
• 10144110Steering: Vehicle pulls to left or right
• 10144076166 and 463 with NAG2 harsh 4-3 downshift
• 10136041Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied)
• 10136036No double-clutching function (exhaust system sound) in transmission modes S and M
• 10136035Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
• 10136032Vehicle pulls to the right
• 10136029SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
• 10136026Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
• 10136020Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
• 10136012Wind noises at high speeds
• 10135979Audio/COMAND display: Sporadic failures of central display
• 10135968Erroneous Instrument Cluster display "License plate lamp"
• 10135966Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
• 10135963Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 with CODE B03
• 10135961Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
• 10135959ESP indicator lamp lights up
• 10135950Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling
• 10135917Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
• 10135911COMAND: Does not start, cannot be operated, COMAND display remains dark
• 10135868Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - "Check AdBlue" or "No start in XXX km/miles" appears in instrument cluster - Fault codes concerning AdBlue system stored in engine control unit
• 10135867Engine noises after engine start
• 10135857Heating element of AdBlue tank has malfunction, fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B logged in BlueTec control unit
• 10135845Low beams or high beams nonfunctional
• 10135842Sliding roof does not close flush
• 10135721Instrument cluster: No display in instrument cluster
• 10135701Installing Electric Trailer Brake Controller
• 10135671Front turn signal inoperative

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