Mercedes-Benz CLE Recalls (2024-2026)
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2024 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, back over prevention, and equipment.
The Mercedes-Benz CLE scores 21 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 67% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLE. The single largest affected 144,049 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common CLE problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mercedes-Benz CLE may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mercedes-Benz CLE recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mercedes-Benz CLE recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE, involving the electrical system.
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE, involving the electrical system.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE, involving the electrical system, back over prevention, and equipment.
Every Mercedes-Benz CLE recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE
- Vehicles in this recall
- 144,049
- Reported
- May 1, 2026
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.
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 are expected to be mailed June 26, 2026. 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.
NHTSA campaign number 26V281000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,025
- Reported
- Sep 13, 2024
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2024
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.
Risk: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 24V688000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE
- Vehicles in this recall
- 31,848
- Reported
- Feb 16, 2024
- Owners notified
- Apr 5, 2024
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
NHTSA campaign number 24V115000.
Common questions about Mercedes-Benz CLE recalls
- Does the Mercedes-Benz CLE have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the Mercedes-Benz CLE across the 2024 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, back over prevention, and equipment.
- How many times has the Mercedes-Benz CLE been recalled?
- The Mercedes-Benz CLE has 3 recall campaigns from the 2024 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mercedes-Benz CLE recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 144,049 vehicles. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Which Mercedes-Benz CLE model year has the most recalls?
- The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz CLE has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.