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.

NHTSA number
26V-281
Report date
May 1, 2026
Vehicles affected
144,049
Owners notified
Jun 29, 2026

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

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentElectrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number26V281000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4Matic2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+2025All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4Matic Cabriolet2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4Matic Coupe2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+2024, 2025All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet2025All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+2025All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC432025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4Matic Coupe2025All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 Coupe2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT432026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL432026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes-Benz C 3002025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic2024, 2025All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet2024, 2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Coupe2026All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4Matic2024, 2025All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet2024, 2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4Matic Coupe2026All years
Mercedes-Benz E 3502025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz E 350 4Matic2024, 2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic2024, 2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic ALL-Terrain2024, 2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic Coupe2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic2025, 2026All years
Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 4MATIC+2026All 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.