Mercedes-Benz bulletin LI54.18-P-079535
What it saysComplaint Vehicle does not start, can also not be driven electrically. NHTSA’s full summary ↓
Mercedes-Benz filed this with NHTSA as a service bulletin dated Aug 5, 2025, received Aug 13, 2025, about the electrical system. It names 2 model years (2024). 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 Vehicle does not start, can also not be driven electrically. The following fault messages are displayed in the instrument cluster: Red fault message "HV battery" with the addition "Towing not possible" Vehicle start not possible in yellow Cause Plug X292x1 / X296x1 not engaged correctly or plug defective. Remedy Requirement: Before carrying out test work, it must be ensured that the person performing the work has successfully completed the required qualification for work on the high-voltage system. Test: Check plug X292x1 / X296x1 as follows: Please first take a photo of the plug X292x1 / X296x1 before carrying out further checks. If a gap can be seen between the outer housing and plug housing of the plug X292x1 / X296x1, the plug X292x1 / X296x1 is not engaged correctly, see "Plug assembly" Annex. Please open a TIPS case and attach a photo of plug X292x1 / X296x1. Disconnect the plug X292x1 / X296x1 and try to shift the outer housing with the interlock plug above forward in a disconnected state. If this is not possible, the plug X292x1 / X296x1 is OK, see video "Check plug X292x1_X296x1_OK state" in Annex. If this check confirms that the outer housing can be shifted forward despite the disconnected plug X292x1 / X296x1, the plug X292x1 / X296x1 including wiring harness is not OK (please attach video) and must be replaced. Please attach a photo of the label to the TIPS case, see Annex "Position of label" Assembly: If the outer housing cannot be shifted forward after the check above, then the plug X292x1 / X296x1 can be installed properly as per the "Plug assembly" instructions, see Annex. Important note: If the plug was installed correctly, no gap between the outer housing and plug housing must be visible, see picture 5 from "Plug assembly" instructions Annex. There is no additional engaging for the outer housing. In addition, the plug X292x1 / X296x1 must be fixed in place with a cable tie, see "Gap / cable tie note" picture in the Annex.
Document filed under this number
| Document | Kind | Dated | NHTSA id | At NHTSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI54.18-P-079535 | Service bulletin | Aug 5, 2025 | 11021821 | PDF, 496 KB |
The summary is NHTSA’s abstract of the document, as filed under 49 CFR 579.5. One communication is usually filed as several documents — the bulletin, a dealer notice, an owner letter — and the number on any of them finds this page. A PDF link is shown only once NHTSA’s own server has been seen to serve that document; the rest are checked over the following nights. Quote the number at a service desk; it is what the dealer’s system is keyed on.
Model years it names
Source: as the manufacturer filed themAlso filed against model years this site has no page for: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E.
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What owners reported
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners of the 1 model year this bulletin names have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015.
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 electrical system
Source: same model, same component group120 other manufacturer communications filed against these Mercedes-Benz models under the same component group (electrical system), newest first. The eight newest are listed; the rest are on the Mercedes-Benz list.
| Number | Kind | Dated | NHTSA’s summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI54.30-P-080963 | Service bulletin | Sep 17, 2026 | Complaint Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable Cause OTA Update E61.0 Remedy In the I… |
| LI82.60-P-080383 | Service bulletin | Sep 15, 2026 | Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of up… |
| LI54.71-P-079104 | Service bulletin | Sep 11, 2026 | Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the foll… |
| LI54.21-P-080326 | Service bulletin | Sep 9, 2026 | Complaint CEL light on with no drivability concerns. Cause Signal timing error. Remedy 167, 465: SW has been released. Update the FSAM to th… |
| LI82.60-P-079747 | Service bulletin | Sep 4, 2026 | Complaint The Apple Music app is no longer available in the head unit apps menu after updating the software of the… |
| LI82.85-P-079088 | Service bulletin | Aug 14, 2026 | Complaint The following most common complaints may be observed: • Brief connectivity interruptions when using Apple CarPlay over Wi-Fi • Aud… |
| LI54.65-P-080132 | Service bulletin | Aug 12, 2026 | Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist… |
| LI54.10-P-080880 | Service bulletin | Aug 12, 2026 | Complaint Customer Complaint: - AC charging is not possible. - The departure time, charging pause, location-based charging or target SOC lim… |
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR 579.5Is Mercedes-Benz LI54.18-P-079535 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 LI54.18-P-079535 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 LI54.18-P-079535 cover?
The manufacturer filed it against 2 model years: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E. Whether one particular vehicle is affected is a matter of its VIN and its build, not its model year alone.