Mercedes-Benz bulletin LI88.80-P-080031
What it saysComplaint Water ingress in the load compartment between the C and D pillars. NHTSA’s full summary ↓
Mercedes-Benz filed this with NHTSA as a service bulletin dated May 7, 2026, received May 11, 2026, about the structure. It names 9 model years (2016–2024). 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 Water ingress in the load compartment between the C and D pillars. Cause In the area of the rounding at the D-pillar, a leakage may occur between the rear side wall and the roof paneling. Remedy Troubleshooting: Locate the area of the leak by performing a pressure test and using leak detector spray or soapy water. To do this, tape up the rear vents on the D-pillars and set the ventilation system to the maximum blower setting. If leaks are verified, proceed with sealing of the drip rail: 1. Remove the corner seal strip of the drip rail (see AR88.80-P-4005XG). 2. Clean and apply primer to the marked areas (see figure 1). 3. Replace the corner seal strip and fill with sealant, then mount it straight onto the flange. 4. Remove any excess adhesive and Install outer drip rail. Apply adhesive to inside corner. 5. After installing the drip rails, perform a water test (approx. 0.5 hours).
Document filed under this number
| Document | Kind | Dated | NHTSA id | At NHTSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI88.80-P-080031 | Service bulletin | May 7, 2026 | 11032586 | PDF, 2,216 KB |
What the document itself lists
Parts the bulletin names
| Part number | Description | Qty | Find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| A0009864407 | Primer 1 Alternatively | — | eBay Motors → |
| A007 989 96 71 | — | — | |
| A0059891971 | Cleaner as nee | — | eBay Motors → |
| A0059896320 | Seam sealant 1 300 ml in black (ES2: 9120) or white | — | eBay Motors → |
| A4636910700 | Left inner strip as nee | — | eBay Motors → |
| A4636910800 | Right inner strip as nee | — | eBay Motors → |
| A4636988900 | — | — | |
| A4636989000 | — | — |
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Model years it names
Source: as the manufacturer filed themA vehicle page’s bulletin list shows the newest few communications filed against that model year; the count there is every one.
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What owners reported
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners of the 9 model years this bulletin names have filed 35 complaints 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 structure
Source: same model, same component group8 other manufacturer communications filed against the Mercedes-Benz G-Class under the same component group (structure), newest first.
| Number | Kind | Dated | NHTSA’s summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI82.62-P-078631 | Service bulletin | Sep 14, 2026 | Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all rem… |
| LI72.20-P-075746 | Service bulletin | Aug 24, 2026 | Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EX… |
| LI72.10-P-078836 | Service bulletin | Feb 25, 2026 | Complaint Wind noises from the area of the A-pillars on driver's and/or front passenger side. Cause Depending on the clamping force of the d… |
| LI98.00-P-078306 | Service bulletin | Feb 24, 2026 | Complaint After removing the transport protection from new vehicles, localized cloudy spots or streaks may appear on the paint surface. Thes… |
| LI77.20-P-073486 | Service bulletin | Feb 24, 2026 | Complaint Water ingress at the sliding sunroof can lead to moisture in the interior. In some cases, the leakage may also be visible to the c… |
| LI72.10-P-079446 | Service bulletin | Aug 5, 2025 | Complaint: Customer complaint concerns wind/clattering noises upwards of 20mph in the area of the A-pillar, the outside mirror or at the fro… |
| LI88.60-P-079224 | Service bulletin | Apr 21, 2025 | Complaint The surface of the fuel filler flap may have visual reflections of light or waviness depending on the light and angle of viewing.… |
| LI98.00-P-078106 | Service bulletin | Sep 10, 2024 | Complaint Damage or discoloration to paint protection films on vehicle. Cause Chip protection films are a wear item that may need to be repl… |
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR 579.5Is Mercedes-Benz LI88.80-P-080031 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 LI88.80-P-080031 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 LI88.80-P-080031 cover?
The manufacturer filed it against 9 model years: 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and more. Whether one particular vehicle is affected is a matter of its VIN and its build, not its model year alone.