2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
81 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 81
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of trave…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2026
- Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument …LI82.85-P-080507 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 26, 2026
- Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not …LI82.30-P-059239 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued May 19, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to a…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 9, 2026
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 25, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flo…LI83.20-P-051802 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing directio…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 15, 2025
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 13, 2024
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to its outlet openings, the headlamp is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases c…LI82.10-P-078302 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has …NCU - 24240304 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 12, 2024
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage â ¢ Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). â ¢ Objects wedged b…LI91.18-P-077075 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2023
- Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.LI8220P073063 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jun 16, 2021
- NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clockLI54.30-P-072145 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 10, 2020
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or RLI27.50-P-071658 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 30, 2020
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to DLI27.50-P-049281 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 22, 2020
- Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. …LI82.10-P-064766 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 30, 2020
- To 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 settlemen…NCU - HVAC Warra · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 21, 2020
- 5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on MODEL 217 or 222 in combination with ENGI- NE 278 and TRANSMISSION 722.9 without code 835/498LI27.60-P-071237 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2020
- Headlamps fogged.LI8210P0647661 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 26, 2016
- Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote controlLI80.61-P-061174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 31, 2015
- iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8LI82.70-P-060004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2014
- Grinding noises can occur in the backrest on active multicontour seats with the backrest under load and the seat ventilation switched onLI91.30-P-048290 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 12, 2014
- No inflation of one or more air cushions on the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and rear) Bubble formation in one or more seats with massage/mult…LI91.25-P-059392 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Noises from lock of valuables/stowage compartment or from gap cover between seat and center tunnel.LI91.10-P-059389 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 12, 2014
- The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control b…LI80.20-P-059363 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Dynamic seat (DS) pneumatic pump / multicontour seat pneumatic pump makes noises.LI91.25-P-059382 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 11, 2014
- Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.LI91.25-P-059380 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Multicontour system fails during air release procedure. The system becomes operational again after an ignition change. Fault code 9E8900 is stored.LI91.25-P-048132 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Squeaking/creaking noises from area of seat adjusterLI91.10-P-048504 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Creaking noises can occur when the side bolster bladders are inflated and deflatedLI91.10-P-047382 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Seat belt height adjustment nonfunctionalLI91.40-P-059364 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 9, 2014
- When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.LI68.20-P-059330 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2014
- Engine 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.LI49.20-P-056353 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2014
- This 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 e…C1A140101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700LI14.20-P-052079 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 6, 2014
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"GI88.40-P-057430 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2014
- Creaking noises from the area of the air suspension strut on the front axle when driving over bumps with the steering turned. Topic only reported from outer wheel until now.LI32.22-P-058342 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 31, 2014
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.LI47.40-P-053871 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 10, 2013
- If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied b…P-B-54.10-225d · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2013
- Mercedes-benz: esp malfunction or bas malfunction light shows up in the instrument panel because of a wheel speed sensor problem. *rm updated 2/15/13. *peLI-42-47 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 2, 2012
- Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No …40-P-052794 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 20, 2012
- Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a n…LI91-40-P-047183 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 5, 2012
- Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js20-P-053398 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 12, 2012
- Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks during light braking. The alternator engages too early during braking. *rmLI27-20P-052096 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 29, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rmLI-05-20-P · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 31, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: blind spot assist and distronic inoperative messages. Four possible fault codes stored. There is a safety shutoff of systems due to a disruption with the sensor. *rmLI-54-70 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 2011
- Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode. *rmLI-82-85 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rmSB-32-25-82 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 19, 2010
- Mercedes: engine start/stop, engine starts up at random or 12 v on board electrical system voltage too low. The resistance of the electrical line from dc/dc converter control unit …P-049241 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2010
- Mercedes: mounting bolt of hv connection to hv battery broken during installation. The mounting bolt shears off when retightened at the hv connection to the hv battery. Excessive s…LI-54-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 17, 2010
- Mercedes: rattling or dull knocking noise coming from the area of the steering system when driving over rough road. *peLI46-20-P-048871 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 18, 2010
- Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *peC1A-091101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2009
- Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain …TB-P-047927 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 17, 2009
- Daimler: the weight sensing system (wss) or the right front seat adjuster with wss which necessitate the replacement of the seat adjuster. The seat adjuster with integrated wss sen…SB-P-047254 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 8, 2009
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosio…TSB-42-10-109 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 15, 2009
- Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unk…SB-32-22-78 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2009
- Mercedes vehicles: check for spare tire well cover, install if necessary. The spare tire well cover may not have been installed on subject vehicles. Model 221, model years 2007 and…SB-2009020005 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 2009
- Mercedes vehicle: airmatic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Model 221.171 and 221.186. Model years unknown. *pePB-32-22-75 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 20, 2009
- Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument …TSB-2009020004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Mercedes benz: check auxiliary transmission oil cooler thermostat for leaks, replace o rings if necessary. *peSCB-2008090001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2008
- Mercedes benz: power closing on left/ right rear door not operating correctly. Opening left/right rear door from outside, handle does not return to rest position. Outside left/righ…PB-72-12-60B · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Aug 21, 2008
- Mercedes-benz: vehicle does not lower at front axle and airmatic visit workshop is displayed in the instrument cluster. Model 221.171/186 (s550 (2007) and s550 4 matic (2008). *pePB-32-22-64 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 4, 2008
- Mercedes-benz: multifunction steering wheel being inoperative, this may be due to the electronics of the steering wheel being defective. *pePB-54-21-201 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 2, 2008
- Mercedes-benz - parking brake cannot be operated. Models s63, s65, s550, s600. Model year unknown. *nj422081 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Oct 26, 2007
- Mercedes-benz - model s63, s65, s550, s600 - outside door handle sticks in pulled position. Model year unknown. *nj720085 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 28, 2007
- Mercedes-benz - install software for dynamic and/or multicontour seat control modules. *nj2007080004 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Mercedes-benz - update software for dynamic/multi-contour seat control modules. *nj2007080001 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 2007