Model year 2024 · Mercedes-Benz

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG CLE53, AMG CLE53 4MATIC+, CLE 300, CLE 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450, CLE 450 4MATIC, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V481000	July 24, 2026	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
26V281000	May 1, 2026	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
24V688000	September 13, 2024	Back Over Prevention › Automatic System Braking
24V115000	February 16, 2024	Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Equipment (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Parking Brake (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V481000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA: July 24, 2026
Owner notification: September 18, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 310,667 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE: January 31, 2018 – May 18, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG CLE53 4MATIC+, CLE 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450 4MATIC, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V481000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V281000Manufacturer no. 2026050004

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: May 1, 2026
Owner notification: June 29, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 144,049 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE: September 19, 2022 – February 6, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG CLE53 4MATIC+, CLE 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450 4MATIC, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V281000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V688000

Back Over Prevention › Automatic System Braking

Report received by NHTSA: September 13, 2024
Owner notification: November 1, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,025 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG CLE53, CLE 300, CLE 450

Components: Back Over Prevention › Automatic System Braking; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software; Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V688000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V115000Manufacturer no. 2024030008

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA: February 16, 2024
Owner notification: April 5, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 31,848 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CLE 300, CLE 450

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V115000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 27, 2026.