NHTSA Recall 26V281000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 144,049 vehicles. It affects 36 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V281000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2026050004 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | May 1, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V281000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ | 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC | 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC | 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC | 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.