Recall 26V-481
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2019 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 and 26 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, lock).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-481
- Reported
- July 24, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 310,667 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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-[removed]. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- 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 GLA35 2021 to 2025
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 2021 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 2021 to 2025
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC 2024
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC 2022 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz C300 2022 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC 2020 to 2021
- Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2020 to 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet 2024
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2021 to 2025
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC 2021 to 2025
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020 to 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC 2020 to 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2023 to 2024
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC 2023 to 2024
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe 2024