Mercedes-Benz bulletin LI20.00-P-080222
What it saysComplaint Customer states that the yellow "Coolant" message is populated in the instrument cluster. NHTSA’s full summary ↓
Mercedes-Benz filed this with NHTSA as a service bulletin dated Oct 23, 2026, received Feb 27, 2026, about the engine — 2 documents under this number. It names 18 model years (2016–2026). A service bulletin is not a safety recall: it is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a condition, and whether the work is paid for depends on the warranty in force. Quoting the number at a service desk can save a diagnosis.
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What the bulletin says
Source: NHTSA's summary of the manufacturer's communicationComplaint Customer states that the yellow "Coolant" message is populated in the instrument cluster. The following DTC is found stored in the PTCU: P2B2A7A ‑ The speed of the 'Coolant pump' component part is too high. A leak or defective seal was detected Notes on fault code:The fault code concerns the right rear 15 W pump on the side of the transmission (M43/6, Figure 1, position C). The fault code concerning the speed that is too high is set because of air in the system (emergency dry run function) IMPORTANT: For model year 2024 and newer vehicles pump PN's A0005009100 and A0005008900 are the correct pumps Cause Air in the low‑temperature coolant circuit Remedy PLEASE READ ALL THE BELOW STEPS AND FOLLOW THEM IN ORDER. Step 1: With the engine cold, use XENTRY Diagnosis to activate the two pumps at the passenger front. As they are running, remove the cap from the low temp cooling circuit reservoir and observe the coolant. • If it overflows the reservoir, or blows out upon removal of the cap there is a restriction somewhere in the coolant lines. • This can take the form of a physical restriction inside of one of the lines or pumps or a damaged or kinked hardline or rubber hose. • Activate each pump in succession and listen to it using a stethoscope or by placing an ear to a screwdriver or other implement placed on the pump • Compare the sound and feel of each pump. An improperly functioning, bled, or faulty pump will make a very distinct churning noise. The pumps should be near silent and should not vibrate or heat up. • If you find a pump that is making more noise than the others it is most likely pulling in air from somewhere or is encountering a restriction (refer to the first point in this section) • If nothing of note is found, proceed to step 2. Step 2: Disassemble underfloor paneling and wheel well interior trim at front right to gain access to the two low temperature pumps. Take note of or photograph the part number of the pump holder, along with the production date. Step 3: For model year 2020‑2023 only, check the installation position of the pumps at the front right of the low‑temperature circuit (Fig. 1). Below are the correct specified part numbers at each location for these model years: • Outer: A 000 500 5500 (Fig. 1, position A) • Inner: A 000 500 3800 (Fig. 1; position B) • If installation position is NOK, continue to step 4 •
Documents filed under this number
| Document | Kind | Dated | NHTSA id | At NHTSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI20.00-P-080222 | Service bulletin | Oct 23, 2026 | 11038671 | PDF, 42 KB |
| LI20.00-P-080222 | Service bulletin | Feb 24, 2026 | 11029060 | PDF, 250 KB |
What the document itself lists
Parts the bulletin names
| Part number | Description | Qty | Find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| A0005009100 | — | — | |
| A 000 500 5500 | — | — | |
| A 000 500 3800 | — | — |
Read by machine from the document NHTSA serves (8 pages), read Oct 25, 2026. A part number is shown only where it matches Mercedes-Benz’s own catalogue shape, an operation only with its code and time, and a description only where the reader got it whole; anything it could not settle is left out, and the PDF is the record. Times are the manufacturer’s warranty allowances, not a quote. Listings and prices on eBay Motors are the seller’s.
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Model years it names
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What owners reported
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners of the 18 model years this bulletin names have filed 832 complaints with NHTSA since 2015. 171 of them name Engine — the same broad component group this bulletin is filed under. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so that means the same area of the vehicle, not necessarily the same fault.
Multiple engine ignition coils have failed on this low mileage vehicle. History of failures are as followed. 1/18/2022 Mileage 39,246 Ignition Coil #4 6/16/2022 Mileage 40,915 Ignition Coil #2 3/16/2023 Mileage 43,866 Ignition Coil #6 and #2 4/23/2023 Mileage 44,275 Ignition Coil #1 1/15/2025 Mileage 51,560 Ignition Coil #4 Mercedes Benz…
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · Engine · filed with NHTSA Jan 18, 2025 · ODI 11636782
On July 7, 2026, my 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 experienced a serious engine malfunction. After stopping at a traffic light, the engine began shaking violently and idling roughly. When the traffic light turned green, the vehicle accelerated extremely slowly and had very little power, making it difficult to clear the intersection.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · Engine · filed with NHTSA Jul 13, 2026 · ODI 11749953
Radiator started leaking in <3000 miles of driving the brand new GLE 580 Mercedes Benz. Twice I got errors in the car that stated check coolant level I could hear liquid moving in the front of the car when I parked it. Once while driving, the AC totally stopped working and on the entire drive, I couldn't feel the cool air.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · Engine · filed with NHTSA Jan 25, 2026 · ODI 11713270
A complaint is one owner’s account, not a defect finding, and a bulletin is not a recall. Nothing here says this bulletin was issued because of these complaints, or that the repair it describes fixed them. Complaint files on this site begin in 2015.
More bulletins about the engine
Source: same model, same component group38 other manufacturer communications filed against these Mercedes-Benz models under the same component group (engine), newest first. The eight newest are listed; the rest are on the Mercedes-Benz list.
| Number | Kind | Dated | NHTSA’s summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI18.00-P-073137 | Service bulletin | Sep 26, 2026 | Complaint Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure stop switch off vehicle" (or similar) is shown in red on vehi… |
| LI20.10-P-075374 | Service bulletin | Sep 17, 2026 | Complaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various cause… |
| LI01.20-P-080884 | Service bulletin | Aug 12, 2026 | Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause Unknown (under investigation) Reme… |
| LI07.10-P-080384 | Service bulletin | Aug 7, 2026 | Complaint Customer reports Check Engine Light with possible loss of power concern. The Following DTC's are present • P210185 - The throttle… |
| LI20.10-P-072886 | Service bulletin | Jul 24, 2026 | Complaint Check Engine Light ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and/or stored in the ME… |
| LI01.30-P-072328 | Service bulletin | Mar 27, 2026 | Complaint -Check engine light illuminated. -Engine runs rough. -Poor shifting or jerking when accelerating. -Fault codes stored related to m… |
| EW - Vacuum Pump M157 | Warranty extension | Mar 14, 2026 | In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Merce… |
| LI05.20-P-080329 | Service bulletin | Mar 9, 2026 | Complaint Engine vibrations perceived at low rpm. Fault codes for the camshaft position of the intake camshaft (P001100, P001104, P001200) o… |

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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR 579.5Is Mercedes-Benz LI20.00-P-080222 a recall?
No. A service bulletin is a manufacturer communication filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR 579.5; a safety recall carries an NHTSA campaign number (two digits, a letter, six digits) and a federal duty to repair for free. Check the vehicle’s recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or on its page here.
Is the LI20.00-P-080222 repair free?
Not automatically. A service bulletin describes how to diagnose or repair a condition; who pays depends on the warranty in force, any extension, and the dealer. Quoting the number can save a diagnosis either way. Every Mercedes-Benz warranty extension on file lists the ones Mercedes-Benz has filed.
Which vehicles does LI20.00-P-080222 cover?
The manufacturer filed it against 18 model years: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and more. Whether one particular vehicle is affected is a matter of its VIN and its build, not its model year alone.