2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
89 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 87Warranty extension 2
- 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 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
- The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no late…PSL-NCU Return Parts 4/24 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 25, 2026
- The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no late…PSL-NCU Return Parts 4/17 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 17, 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 Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high …LI42.10-P-063502 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 2, 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 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
- 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
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (â MBAGâ ), the manufacturer…ELW-FuelFilter · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 19, 2022
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (â MBAGâ ), the manufacturer…ELW-211FuelFilte · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 9, 2022
- 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
- Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)LI54.65-P-072065 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 9, 2020
- If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unitLI42.47-P-067502 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 9, 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
- AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument ClusterLI32.22-P-071495 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 20, 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
- The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership. What’s Included In our continuing effort…CL- SBC Hydraulic Unit · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 17, 2018
- The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year 2003-2012 Model 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 25 y…EW - SBC Hydraulic Unit · Warranty extension · Service Brakes · issued Aug 17, 2018
- Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noisesLI91 45-P-066075 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 23, 2018
- Display of suspension setting in head unit implausibleLI54 30-P-068430 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Jul 19, 2018
- Liftgate intermittently does not open fullyLI72 20-P-068322 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 2, 2018
- Oil in engine wiring harnessLI05 20-P-067123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 9, 2017
- Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.LI0702P0547173 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2016
- Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.LI1830P0597123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 5, 2016
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"LI07.08-P-060993 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 25, 2015
- In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in certai…EW-Fuel Tank Components · Warranty extension · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jan 10, 2015
- In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has decided to extend the warranty for certain fuel tank components in certai…CL- Fuel Components · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jan 9, 2015
- iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8LI82.70-P-060004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2014
- Xentry (mercedes): combination of fault codes p060c00 and/or p060600, causing various transmission symptoms due to central processing unit, software induced internal control unit f…LI-27-19P056458 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2014
- Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.LI91.10-P-059386 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame…LI91.10-P-048497 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 12, 2014
- The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.LI91.29-P-050932 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head rest…LI91.10-P-059373 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .LI91.10-P-048501 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 9, 2014
- Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebagLI91.10-P-048500 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 9, 2014
- Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.LI91.10-P-048498 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 9, 2014
- AIRCAP functions excessivelyLI65.00-P-059054 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 19, 2014
- Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.LI82.85-P-058582 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 3, 2014
- Surface damage on steering wheel trimLI46.10-P-057961 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 18, 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
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"GI88.40-P-057430 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2014
- Xenon burner inoperative or flickersLI82.10-P-054588 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 27, 2013
- Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years lis…LI72-10P-055044 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 13, 2012
- Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (ma…LI-47-00 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 26, 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: mercedes benz: reversible emergency tensioning retractor is compatible with wiring harness, model e350 model year unknown. *js40-P-053441 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Mar 26, 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 (xentry): vehicle drops at rear axle, display message-airmatic-service required. The vehicle drops at the rear axle after standing for a long time. Damaged sealing ri…LI32-22-P-048597 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 5, 2012
- Xentry(mercedes): malfunctioning of the airmatic in the display. *pe updated 3/9/12. *peLI32-22P051722 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 14, 2011
- Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor. *kbLI32-22-P-051722 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 14, 2011
- Xentry(mercedes): bulletin regarding the 4 spoke steering wheel chrome badges on driver airbag that are peeling and/or discolored. *peLI-91-60-P052463 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: main wiring harness part information. *rmLI-54-18 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 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: rattling noise at the shift rod. *rmLI-27-60 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 20, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. There are many possible fault codes. The torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter. *rmLI-27-20 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 7, 2011
- Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rmLI-88-70 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: curve illumination is inoperative. *rmLI-82-10 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 13, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rmLI-80-57 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 8, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rmSB-32-25-82 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 19, 2010
- Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. The latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lam…TSB-82-00-695 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 17, 2010
- Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211…LI-58-40 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 16, 2009
- Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove steerin…LI46-20-P-048484 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 3, 2009
- Mercedes benz (xentry): wiring harness is damaged in area of roof frame. Vehicle can not be started because the chassis can bus and/or interior can fault codes stored in quick test…LI-54-18 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 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
- Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when …LI46-40-P-047549 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 13, 2009
- Mercedes benz: instrument cluster-analog pointers nonfunctional after vehicle is started. All analog pointers in the instrument cluster (a1) may not be functional for approx. One t…P-047526 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 31, 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: 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 · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe462046 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 4, 2008