2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
84 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 83Warranty extension 1
- 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 The sliding sunroof glass panel of the panoramic roof reverses during the closing process, either once or multiple times, without an entrapment (anti‑pinch) event being d…LI77.21-P-075806 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Apr 20, 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 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
- Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (â  MYâ  ) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class…NCU-2023060005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 11, 2023
- 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
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received the Approved Emission Modification. The Extended Modification Warranty peri…EW - BlueTEC Update · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Oct 5, 2021
- 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
- Oil in engine wiring harnessLI05 20-P-067123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 9, 2017
- No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.LI8330P0496447 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2016
- Headlamps fogged.LI8210P0647661 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 26, 2016
- Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5…TakataRecall · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 26, 2016
- Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.RecallUpdate · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 11, 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
- Noises from the mounting of the rear weight sensing system (WSS) sensorsLI91.10-P-050164 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.LI91.25-P-059380 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Under certain circumstances, the 2-3 and/or 3-4 upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold.LI27.00-P-059383 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 10, 2014
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with HomelinkLI68.05-P-059193 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 20, 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 25, 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
- Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642LI18.30-P-055434 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 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
- This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to curren…S-SC- 2013090008 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.LI32.20-P-057942 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 4, 2013
- Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.LI8270P055572 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2013
- Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the in…S-B-67.00-29 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 23, 2013
- Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.LI82.95-P-056655 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2013
- The 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 inter…LI82.85-P-055695 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 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
- Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch)…LI47.20-P-054958 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Xenon burner inoperative or flickersLI82.10-P-054588 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 27, 2013
- Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become…LI-72-00-P · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2013
- Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking no…LI46-20P-055943 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 24, 2013
- Mercedes-benz: at the front wheel bearing there is a loud knock sound when going around a corner at slow speeds. There is an insufficient fit at the bearings. *rm updated 10/14/11.…LI-33-25 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 9, 2013
- Mercedes (xentry): due to amine deposits from steering wheel foam, horn plate of steering wheel, short circuited, causing the multifunction buttons, on steering wheel, to be non-fu…LI46-10P-054715 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 14, 2012
- Xentry(mercedes): bulletin provided regarding control unit detecting an undervoltage after buckling up (belt slack elimination) during seat belt adjustment sequence. *pe updated 5/…LI-91-40-P050718 · 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 steering is leaking in the input shaft, below the protective cap. There is wear on a seal ring located in the control head. *rm updated 5/17/2012 *jsLI46-20-P051767 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 29, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: there is the possibility of multiple brake warning messages displayed. There is a worn line causing fault codes. *rm updated 6/29/11. *pe updated 7/13/11. *peLI42-45-P-051201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued May 5, 2011
- Mercedes benz: there is a software problem relating to the tank heater lines. *rmSCB-2010110005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged. *rmLI-27-60-P049270 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 4, 2011
- Mercedes benz: engine light is on with stored trouble codes. *rmLI-03-30 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 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: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on. *rmLI32-22-P-047927 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 2, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rmLI-68-50 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 10, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: the starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start. A voltage dip is causing the ignition procedure to fail. *rmLI-07-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 8, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rmLI-80-57 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 8, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rmSB-20101100005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rmSB-32-25-82 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 19, 2010
- Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216…SB-91-60-193 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 11, 2010
- Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fa…P-049567 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2010
- Mercedes (xentry): engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Magnetic short between armature and pole core due to calibration error at valve and tolerance deviation by supplying man…LI-47-30 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 18, 2010
- Mercedes: replacing the emergency tensioning retractor. When replacing the left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (a76) or the right front reversible emergency tensio…SB-91-40-192 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 16, 2010
- Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. Run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. Models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 2…LI03-20-P-048278 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 22, 2010
- Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat r…LI91-22-P-048771 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 5, 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
- Mercedes benz: check coolant protection level of the hybrid power electronics module and high voltage battery, correct if necessary. Model and my 164 2010. *peSB-2009120003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Xentry (mercedes benz): replacing exterior light bulbs. Exterior lights. Li did not match dtb from which it was created. (main remedy for repair was missing.) *peLI-82-10/598B · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). References revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. Esp lamp on. Contact fault at conne…SB-P-047928 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Sep 22, 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: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed m…SB-47-20-56 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 10, 2009
- Mercedes: update engine control module and selective catalytic reduction software. The software for the engine control module and selective catalytic reduction may not meet current…SB-2009090002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, c…SB-07-16-80D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 2, 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