2019–2026 Mercedes-Benz (28 models) Latches, Locks & Linkages Recall 26V481000
NHTSA recall 26V481000 covers about 310,667 2019–2026 Mercedes-Benz (28 models) vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Jul 24, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V481000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Latches, locks & linkages (doors, lock)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. 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 July 31, 2026.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 18, 2026 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 | 2019–2022 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC | 2019–2022 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg A35 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 4MATIC | 2023 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA35 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA45 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLE53 4MATIC+ | 2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla 35 | 2024–2025 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA35 | 2021–2023 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA45 | 2021–2023 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLB35 | 2021–2025 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLB35 4MATIC | 2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC43 4MATIC | 2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2022–2023 | All C 300 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 2022–2023 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 4MATIC | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC | 2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC | 2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2021–2025 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 4MATIC | 2021–2025 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 | 2020–2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 4MATIC | 2020–2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023–2024 | All GLC 300 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2023–2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2026
- Owner notification
- Sep 18, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Jan 31, 2018 to May 18, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Check your VIN for 26V481000
- 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 26V481000 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 26V481000?
NHTSA recall 26V481000 covers about 310,667 2019–2026 Mercedes-Benz (28 models) vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Jul 24, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V481000?
NHTSA's record for 26V481000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V481000?
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 26V481000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 18, 2026 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 26V481000, 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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