Mercedes-Benz bulletin LI72.00-P-080885
Mercedes-Benz filed this with NHTSA as a service bulletin dated Aug 14, 2026, received Aug 18, 2026, about the structure. It names 13 model years (2025–2026). 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.
What the bulletin says
Source: NHTSA's summary of the manufacturer's communicationComplaint The Dark Chrome finish on the retractable door handle appears discolored, stained, or faded. The discoloration is typically visible along the upper surface of the handle. Cause Insufficient surface treatment of the black chrome from the supplier Remedy 1.) Clean door handles. 2.) Inspect the handle after cleaning. • Confirm that the discoloration remains clearly visible across the upper portion of the handle. • Compare the condition to the LI reference photos 3.) If the discoloration matches the fault profile shown in the reference photos → replace the affected retractable door handle.
Document filed under this number
| Document | Kind | Dated | NHTSA id |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI72.00-P-080885 | Service bulletin | Aug 14, 2026 | 11036234 |
The summary is NHTSA’s abstract of the document, as filed under 49 CFR 579.5; the full text comes from the manufacturer or a dealer. 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. Quote it 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: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+; 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+; 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC ALL-Terrain; 2026 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC ALL-Terrain; 2026 Mercedes-Benz E53 E 4MATIC+ ALL-Terrain.
A vehicle page’s bulletin list shows the newest few communications filed against that model year; the count there is every one.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR 579.5Is Mercedes-Benz LI72.00-P-080885 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 LI72.00-P-080885 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.
Which vehicles does LI72.00-P-080885 cover?
The manufacturer filed it against 13 model years: 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE, 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE, 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS, 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS and more. Whether one particular vehicle is affected is a matter of its VIN and its build, not its model year alone.