Recall 26V-281: 2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4Matic, 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+ and 35 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2026, covering about 144,049 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V281000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4Matic | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+ | 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+ | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4Matic Cabriolet | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4Matic Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ | 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet | 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+ | 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4Matic Coupe | 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+ | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+ | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+ | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic | 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet | 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4Matic | 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet | 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4Matic Coupe | 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 4Matic | 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic | 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic ALL-Terrain | 2024, 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic Coupe | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic | 2025, 2026 | All years |
| Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 4MATIC+ | 2026 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V-281?
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.
How is recall 26V-281 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.