Mercedes-Benz CLE recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz CLE from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Door lock may fail to engage automatic parking brake

    Reported July 24, 2026Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 26V481000310,667 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may cause the driver's door lock switch to fail to detect an open door, preventing the automatic parking brake from engaging and potentially allowing the vehicle to roll away. Dealers will replace the driver's door lock free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
    Consequence
    A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

  2. Instrument panel display may go blank

    Reported May 1, 2026Model years 2024–2026NHTSA campaign 26V281000144,049 vehicles affected

    The infotainment control unit may reset while driving, blanking the instrument panel and hiding safety information such as speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
    Consequence
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

  3. Assistance system functions may deactivate

    Reported November 20, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/39925 vehicles affected

    A software issue may permanently deactivate some assistance system functions. The parking control unit settings will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRPC2417 - Function Cross Traffic Alert
    Defect
    The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the software of the MBUX multi media system might not meet specifications. In this case a permanent deactivation of certain functions of assistance systems might occur.
    Remedy
    Update the parking control unit settings

  4. Driver assistance functions may deactivate

    Reported November 20, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/39890 vehicles affected

    Software in the multimedia system may not meet specifications, causing some driver assistance functions to deactivate permanently. Dealers will update the parking control unit settings.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRPC2414 - Function Cross Traffic Alert
    Defect
    The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the software of the MBUX multi media system might not meet specifications. In this case a permanent deactivation of certain functions of assistance systems might occur.
    Remedy
    Update the parking control unit settings

  5. Software error may disable automatic braking systems

    Reported September 13, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V6880002,025 vehicles affected

    A multimedia system software error may deactivate vehicle systems, including cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain situations. If automatic emergency braking does not work as intended, crash risk may increase. Dealers will update the software and parking control unit settings free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.
    Consequence
    An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. 80A fuses may not meet requirements

    Reported March 25, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/13013,870 vehicles affected

    Some 80A fuses may not meet requirements. The affected main fuse boxes will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRPC2401 - System protection
    Defect
    On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements.
    Remedy
    Replace the respective main fuse boxes on the affected vehicles.

  7. Main fuses may fail

    Reported February 16, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V11500031,848 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly manufactured 80-Amp fuses may fail, causing sudden loss of drive power or safety functions such as restraints or the instrument cluster, and may increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
    Consequence
    An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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