MERCEDES-BENZ A 220, A 220 4MATIC, AMG A35, AMG C43 4MATIC and 24 more (2019-2026): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
310,667
vehicles affected
310,667
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V481000
- Date
- Jul 24, 2026
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 310,667
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > Lock
- Model years
- 2019-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
28 models, 72 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 4MATIC | 2023-2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2024 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V481000?
28 models: Mercedes-Benz A 220 (2019-2022), Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC (2019-2022), Mercedes-Benz Amg A35 (2020-2021) and 25 more, about 310,667 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V481000?
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.
What can happen?
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.