NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC and 36 more recall: Blank Instrument Panel Display
- Recall number
- 26V281000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 144049
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ | 2024–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet | 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 | 2024–2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLE 450 4MATIC | 2024–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2024–2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 350 | 2025–2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 350 4MATIC | 2024–2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 4MATIC | 2024–2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain | 2024–2026 |
| 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 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
2026050004
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V281000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.