Mercedes-benz 2019–2026 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

Recalled July 24, 2026 · NHTSA recall 26V481000 · Mercedes-benz

Hazard

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. 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.

Units

310,667 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Mercedes-benz A 220 · Mercedes-benz A 220 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz AMG A35 · Mercedes-benz AMG C43 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz AMG CLA35 · Mercedes-benz AMG CLA45 · Mercedes-benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ · Mercedes-benz AMG GLA 35 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLA35 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLA45 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLB35 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLB35 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz C 300 · Mercedes-benz C 300 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz CLA 250 · Mercedes-benz CLA 250 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz CLE 300 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET · Mercedes-benz CLE 450 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET · Mercedes-benz GLA 250 · Mercedes-benz GLA 250 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz GLB 250 · Mercedes-benz GLB 250 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz GLC 300 · Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE

Manufacturer(s)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →