Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 144K Vehicles. See Affected Models

A software glitch can blank your speedometer and warning lights mid-drive — here's how to check if your Mercedes is among the 144,049 vehicles affected.

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling more than 144,000 vehicles due to a defect with the instrument panel display that could increase the risk of a crash.

The recall affects certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE and GLC vehicles, a May 1 notice published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website reads.

According to the notice, the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion, causing the instrument panel display to go blank.

When that occurs, the instrument panel display fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights. The driver does not receive a warning beforehand.

“Numerous” warranty claims and field reports have been submitted in connection with the defect; however, Mercedes-Benz is not aware of any crashes, accidents or injuries relating to this issue.

Which Vehicles Are Being Recalled?

According to the notice, 144,049 vehicles are impacted, including:

2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 4MATIC
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 4MATIC
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 4MATIC
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET
2024-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET
2024-2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC+
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ CABRIOLET
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC CABRIOLET
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL43
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55 4MATIC+
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 4MATIC+
2026 MERCEDES-MAYBACH SL 680 4MATIC+
2025-2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 COUPE
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+

What to Do If You Have a Recalled Vehicle

To address the issue, dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz will mail notification letters to affected owners beginning June 26, informing them of the safety risk.

Owners can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. The NHTSA’s recall number is 26V281.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) tied to the recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting May 8. Owners can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

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Which Mercedes-Benz Models Are Affected by This Recall?

The total number of potential Mercedes-Benz vehicles affected by this recall is 24,092, according to the NHTSA. The affected models include:

2018 to 2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC

2018 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC

2018 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Coupe

2018 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan

2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Wagon

2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe

2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet

2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Sedan

2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Wagon

2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet

2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Coupe

What to Do With the Affected Vehicle

Impacted owners are advised to take their vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, who will check the drive shaft on the affected model and replace it, if necessary.

Consumers may reach out to the Customer Assistance Center by phone at 1-800-367-6372 with any additional questions or concerns. According to the NHTSA, vehicles outside of the recall population have drive shafts that meet current production specifications.

A change in the production procedure ensures that the issue can no longer occur in Mercedes-Benz vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2019, onwards.