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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 7
Latest campaign: Jul 24, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	May 1, 2026	26V281000 24V115000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jul 24, 2026	26V481000
Parking brake	1	Sep 13, 2024	24V688000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 24, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 24, 202626V481000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors lock A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V481000 What's 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. 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. Filed under Amg Cle53 4matic+, Cle 300 4matic, Cle 300 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 450 4matic, Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026
May 1, 202626V281000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V281000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Amg Cle53 4matic+, Cle 300 4matic, Cle 300 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 450 4matic, Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 2026
Sep 13, 202424V688000	Parking brake: electrical control module An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V688000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Amg Cle53, Cle 300, Cle 450 Campaign NHTSA 24V688000 · Sep 13, 2024
Feb 16, 202424V115000	Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 24V115000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Cle 300, Cle 450 Campaign NHTSA 24V115000 · Feb 16, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Cle53 4matic+, Cle 300 4matic, Cle 300 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 450 4matic, Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet, Amg Cle53, Cle 300, Cle 450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

7Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	2	29	0
Engine	2	29	0
Tires	1	14	0
Parking brake	1	14	1
Equipment	1	14	1
Back over prevention	1	14	1
Fuel system	1	14	0
Gasoline	1	14	0
Unknown or other	1	14	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names CLE, CLE Cabriolet.

Latest reports

Tires
“The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact Run Flat SSRMOE, Tire Size: 245/40/R19xl, DOT Number: 16Y0FBK38 PF850. The tires were original equipment.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764916
Electrical system
“I am filing this safety complaint regarding my 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, VIN [XXX] , license plate [XXX] .”
Filed 05/12/2026 · ODI 11737352
Parking brake
“The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V688000 (Park Brake, Back Over Prevention, Equipment).”
Filed 07/24/2025 · ODI 11675894

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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. The most recent, 26V481000 (reported July 24, 2026), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (1), parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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