2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
92 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 91Warranty extension 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise contin…LI82.62-P-078631 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 6, 2026
- 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 · Visibility/wiper · 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
- 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
- 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
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement re…EW - Balance Shaft and IG · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Oct 30, 2015
- Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote controlLI80.61-P-061174 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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- 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: 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: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220. *peSC-2007100004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 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: replace v belt upper guide pulley. The v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. The dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next worksh…SB-2008070002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2008
- Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe2006110005 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 1, 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
- Knocking noise from the front axle. Mercedes benz. Model s550. *kb updated 6/4/08. *nj322047 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 28, 2008
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, a…033008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2008
- Park assist does not function. All model 221 (221.171, 176, 179, 186, 177) vehicles, equipped with sa code 233 (distronic plus) and 806 (modification year 2006). Model years unknow…PB-54-65-194 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 26, 2008
- Model s550 4matic my 2007 -- check routing of high pressure power steering line. *nj2007100007 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Model s550, s600, s65, s63 my 2007 - check tire inflation pressure label and replace if necessary. *nj2007100005 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2007
- 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 s550 equipped with airmatic suspension up to vin a012191. Suspension extremely stiff after restart and level switch nonfunctional. Model year unknown. *nj322254 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 19, 2007
- Airmatic inoperative / visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster. Mercedes-benz s550 (year unknown). *nj3222549 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 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
- Check starter wiring harness routing and re-route if necessary (m273 engine). *kb2007060001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Replace transmission pilot bushing at electrohydraulic control module. *kb2007030002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Check transmission control module software and update if necessary (722.9 transmission); update engine control module software as required (m273 engine). *kb2007010008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Replace abc high-pressure line; inspect coolant hose and replace if necessary. *kb2006120006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2006
- Replace air conditioning condenser service valve. *kb2006090004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Coating formation on gear selector actuator motor (ism motor). *kb2006090001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Install software for navigation system. *kb2006080001 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 1, 2006