NHTSA ID Number: 11027899
Manufacturer Communication Number: NCU - 2025040013
TSB/Document Date: 2026-01-31
Summary
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the ME-SFI control unit software does not meet current production specifications. As a result, a check engine malfunction indicator lamp might erroneously be triggered. MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the ME-SFI control unit software.
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TSB/Document ID: NCU - 2025040013
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MFR Communication Date: 2026-01-31
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Campaign
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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ATTENTION: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers & Parts Managers
Service Campaign Notification
January 30, 2026
Campaign #
Description
2025040013
24P5496503
Update ME-SFI Control Unit
Software - Wave 2
Campaign Details
Total Population 63,777 (36,762 (Wave 1) + 27,015 (Wave 2))
Model Year(s) 2022-2024
Model(s)/ C-Class, CLE, E-Class, GLE/GLS, S-Class &
Platform(s) SL (206, 236, 214, 167, 223 & 232)
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject
Issue vehicles, the ME-SFI control unit software does not meet current production specifications. As a result, a
check engine malfunction indicator lamp might erroneously be triggered.
Remedy
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the ME-SFI
control unit software.
Launch Date Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Warranty Claim Please note the campaign will close after the warranty claim has been submitted. This change can take
Notice at least one day to reflect in NetStar VMI.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer
satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Care Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.
May 2025
Rev. B January 30, 2026
TO:
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
CAMPAIGN NO.
2025040013
CAMPAIGN DESC.
24P5496503
SUBJECT
Update ME-SFI Control Unit Software – Wave 2
MODEL(S)
C-Class, CLE, E-Class, GLE/GLS, S-Class & SL
(206, 236, 214, 167, 223 & 232 platform)
MODEL YEAR(S)
CAMPAIGN POPULATION
2022 – 2024
Service Campaign Bulletin
Service Campaign Bulletin
Service Campaign Bulletin
36,762 (Wave 1) + 27,015 (Wave 2)
Prior to performing this Campaign:
Check the Vehicle Master Inquiry (VMI) to verify this campaign applies to the specific vehicle.
Always check for other open campaigns and perform them accordingly!
Review the entire campaign bulletin first, and perform the procedures exactly as described.
Revision Note(s):
-
Additional models added to population
Order No. P-SC-2025040013
Service Campaign Bulletin
Service Campaign Bulletin
Service Campaign Bulletin
Campaign Technical Instructions
Update ME-SFI Control Unit Software – Wave 2
Model(s): 206, 236, 214, 167, 223 & 232
2
• Always use the latest XENTRY Diagnosis software release with all available add-ons.
• Follow the operation steps exactly as described in XENTRY Diagnosis.
• Use a charger to ensure sufficient power supply to the vehicle’s on-board electrical battery system
(greater than 12.5 V).
• If XENTRY Diagnosis is already connected to the vehicle, start with Work Procedure Step 2.
If two or more software updates or SCN codings are performed during a single workshop visit, operation items
02-4762 and 02-5058 may be invoiced only on one of the workshop orders.
Work Procedure
1. Connect XENTRY Diagnosis.
2. Update Engine Control Unit software.
To do so, select menu item "Quick test view → N3/10 – Motor electronics (ME) → Adaptations →
→ Control unit update → Update of control unit software".
Then follow the user guidance in XENTRY Diagnosis.
3. Disconnect XENTRY Diagnosis.
Warranty Information
Note: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Damage
Operation
Code
Number
54 965 03
*
Description
Labor Time
(hrs.)
02-9334
Update N3/10 – Motor electronics (ME) software
(with XENTRY Diagnosis connected)
0.1
02-4762*
Connect/disconnect diagnosis system
(XENTRY Diagnosis)
0.1
02-5058*
Connect/disconnect starter battery charger
(XENTRY Diagnosis connected)
0.1
Invoice operation item only once for each workshop Repair Order (RO).
Note: Always check Xentry Operation Time (XOT) for the current OP-Code times. Labor times are subject to change
and updates may not be reflected in this document.
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P-SC-2025040013
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