Recall 26V-281: Electrical system – instrument cluster/panel

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	26V-281 (26V281000)
Manufacturer number	2026050004
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component	Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Report date	May 1, 2026
Owners notified	June 29, 2026
Vehicles affected	144,049
Initiated by	NHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 29 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 26V-281 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 144,049 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.