2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz (7 models) Service Brakes Recall 23V732000
NHTSA recall 23V732000 covers about 42,742 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz (7 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Nov 1, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V732000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Service brakes
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 29, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019–2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg A35 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA35 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA45 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 | 2020 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 1, 2023
- Owner notification
- Feb 29, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 135
Check your VIN for 23V732000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V732000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V732000?
NHTSA recall 23V732000 covers about 42,742 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz (7 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Nov 1, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V732000?
NHTSA's record for 23V732000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V732000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V732000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 29, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V732000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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