2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 3
Latest campaign: May 1, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	May 1, 2026	26V281000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 1, 2026Latest campaign


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 Cabriolet, Cle 300 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 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 Cabriolet, Cle 300 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet
Campaign: NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 2026

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Cle53 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 300 4matic Cabriolet, Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet. 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 component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

3Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Power train	3	100
Engine	2	67
Suspension	1	33
Service brakes	1	33
Fuel/propulsion system	1	33

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 AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe, CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe.

Latest reports

Suspension
“I was driving the car in comfort mode. The car jerks forward when downshifting. It also brakes heavily when trying to come to a gradual stop.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768092
Power train
“THROTTLE LAG With the 2026 Mercedes CLE 300, throttle lag is driven by a combination of software programming, transmission behavior, and turbocharger dynamics working simultaneously.The following situation is when it…”
Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754765
Power train
“SEVERE THROTTLE DELAY & UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION When applying pressure to the accelerator pedal at intersections or traffic lights, there is a substantial "dead zone" delay where the vehicle fails to respond or move…”
Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752436

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. The most recent, 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (100%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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