2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
46 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 45Warranty 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 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 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 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 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 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 · 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 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
- Battery Control Module needs replacement due to electrical overstress. Incorrect charging procedures and battery maintenance. Remedy Proper care and maintenance of the electrical s…LI54.10-P-077909 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 31, 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
- Tire Pressure Sensors.LI4015P073743 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 20, 2021
- 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
- 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
- Oil in engine wiring harnessLI05 20-P-067123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 9, 2017
- iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8LI82.70-P-060004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2014
- Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS)LI27.00-P-051451 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2014
- The electrical wiring harness is trapped between the height adjustment gearing and the cushion frame.LI91.29-P-059366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.LI27.55-P-058976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 10, 2014
- The noise comes from the front axle. Vehicles without code B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system)LI42.10-P-058535 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 21, 2014
- Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment is nonfunctional.LI46.15-P-057157 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 20, 2014
- During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.LI27.00-P-056643 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 19, 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
- During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.LI27.00-P-056643 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 2013
- 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
- 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: 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: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic …470036 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 2009
- Mercedes: there is a srs warning in the instrument cluster; this may be due to the wss control unit connection being loose or unplugged. No model years listed. *pePB-91-60-189 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 31, 2009
- Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown. *pe325029 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 31, 2009
- Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Mode…PB-46-20-16E · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 27, 2009
- Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. A function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r…PB-82-10-376F · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 6, 2009
- Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009. *pePB-42-46-102 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 19, 2008
- Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration senso…PB-32-50-35C · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 22, 2008
- Knocking noise from the front axle area. *kb322546 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 5, 2007