Mercedes 48v issues forum Don’t see many threads on here with 48v issues that I can recall. Dec 24, 2021 · A second defect has been alleged relating to Mercedes-Benz vehicles with 48V/12V battery hybrid systems. The BMS cannot be reset or reprogrammed with conventional scan tools. Is this common? Aug 20, 2024 · Once the 48v battery reaches +/- 18v, it will be disabled by the Battery Management System (BMS). It wouldn't go into neutral and the tow tuck had to use a dolly to move the car. Fingers crossed it’s nothing major! In the first 18 months I owned it it was in the shop 9 times for warranty issues, including one instance of 48v failure which they "re-flashed and re-paired" the battery and it worked for exactly 13 months. I do repair those batteries for customers by just opening up, digging into the circuit boards, and refreshing some EEPROM files. Dec 24, 2021 · A second defect has been alleged relating to Mercedes-Benz vehicles with 48V/12V battery hybrid systems. Home. . The car simply bricked. I have a 21 GLE and the 48v died today. Technical 2010 Mercedes W212 E Class E350 CDI Sport, 2006 Mercedes I'm looking into a GLS and notice there are some reliability issues with the 48v mild hybrid system. Jul 15, 2022 · I have a 21 GLE and the 48v died today. Fingers crossed it’s nothing major! Nov 15, 2023 · In the first 18 months I owned it it was in the shop 9 times for warranty issues, including one instance of 48v failure which they "re-flashed and re-paired" the battery and it worked for exactly 13 months. Nov 6, 2023 · Wonder if it’s related to the starter/alternator? On your car you have a 48v starter that also charges the battery, belt driven. What is your experience with these 48v systems (good or bad)? I'm seeing some reports on a fix being a computer reflash/update, and others replacing the 48v battery. . Forums. Technical 2010 Mercedes W212 E Class E350 CDI Sport, 2006 Mercedes Feb 20, 2022 · I'm looking into a GLS and notice there are some reliability issues with the 48v mild hybrid system. The defect causes vehicles to shutoff, overheat, go into limp home mode, or lose acceleration at highway speeds. The dealer said the 48v went bad. The Forums are now open to new registrations, adverts are also being de-tuned.