Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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 could happen
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019–2022
- Mercedes-Benz A 220 4Matic 2019–2022
- Mercedes-Benz Amg A35 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 4Matic 2023
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla35 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla45 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cle53 4Matic+ 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla 35 2024–2025
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla35 2021–2023
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 2021–2023
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glb35 2021–2025
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glb35 4Matic 2026
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 4Matic 2024
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 2022–2023
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic 2022–2023
- Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 4Matic 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4Matic 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4Matic Cabriolet 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4Matic 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4Matic Cabriolet 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 2021–2025
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 4Matic 2021–2025
- Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 2020–2026
- Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 4Matic 2020–2026
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2023–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 4Matic 2023–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 4Matic Coupe 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V481000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 18, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 310,667
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
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- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Aug 8, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 1, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 12, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Oct 2, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention Apr 8, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.