Campaign 26V-481

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…

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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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V481000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

28 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about latches and locks on these vehicles: 4, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-481
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Mercedes-BenzA 2202019 to 20221
Mercedes-BenzA 220 4MATIC2019 to 20220
Mercedes-BenzAMG A352020 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzAMG C43 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-BenzAMG CLA352020 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzAMG CLA452020 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzAMG CLE53 4MATIC+20240
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLA 352024 to 20250
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLA352021 to 20230
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLA452021 to 20230
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLB352021 to 20250
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLB35 4MATIC20260
Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC43 4MATIC20240
Mercedes-BenzC 3002022 to 20230
Mercedes-BenzC 300 4MATIC2022 to 20230
Mercedes-BenzCLA 2502020 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzCLA 250 4MATIC2020 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzCLE 300 4MATIC20240
Mercedes-BenzCLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet20240
Mercedes-BenzCLE 450 4MATIC20240
Mercedes-BenzCLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet20240
Mercedes-BenzGLA 2502021 to 20252
Mercedes-BenzGLA 250 4MATIC2021 to 20250
Mercedes-BenzGLB 2502020 to 20261
Mercedes-BenzGLB 250 4MATIC2020 to 20260
Mercedes-BenzGLC 3002023 to 20240
Mercedes-BenzGLC 300 4MATIC2023 to 20240
Mercedes-BenzGLC 300 4MATIC Coupe20240
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.