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26V-481

Jul 24, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

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…

Latches and locks

310,667

Part replacement

26V-353

May 29, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly

Seat belts

203

Part replacement

26V-281

May 1, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank

Electrical system

144,049

Software update

26V-278

May 1, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function…

Seat belts

Part replacement

26V-216

Apr 3, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power

Powertrain

24,092

Part replacement

26V-199

Mar 27, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended

Airbags

932

Part replacement

26V-198

Mar 27, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing

Wheels

3,734

Part replacement

26V-172

Mar 20, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly

Seat belts

Part replacement

26V-134

Mar 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

Bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle

Latches and locks

Repair or modification

26V-073

Feb 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz

High voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving

Electrical system

11,895

Part replacement

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…

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Filed: July 24, 2026
Component: Latches and locks
Vehicles affected: 310,667
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

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.

Affected models

Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC 2019 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 2024 to 2025and 20 more

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