Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 310,667
- Recall opened
- Jul 24, 2026
- Owner notification
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- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (28)
- MERCEDES-BENZ A 2202019–2022
- MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 4MATIC2019–2022
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A352020–2021
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 4MATIC2023
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA352020–2021
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA452020–2021
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC+2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA 352024–2025
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA352021–2023
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA452021–2023
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB352021–2025
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 4MATIC2026
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 4MATIC2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ C 3002022–2023
- MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC2022–2023
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2502020–2021
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC2020–2021
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 4MATIC2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2502021–2025
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC2021–2025
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 2502020–2026
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC2020–2026
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 3002023–2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC2023–2024
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE2024
Defect
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 / 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. 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 campaign 26V481000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.