Key facts
- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 310,667 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of failure to detect an open door.
- The defect could prevent the auto-park brake from engaging, potentially leading to a vehicle rollaway.
- Affected models include CLA, A-Class, C-Class, CLE, GLA/GLB, and GLC vehicles.
- Dealers will replace the driver's door lock free of charge to address the primary recall issue.
- A separate, smaller recall involves 10 units of the 2026 GLA 250 due to a door release mechanism defect that could trap occupants.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 310,000 vehicles in the United States due to a risk that the vehicle may fail to detect an open door. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that this defect, caused by a corroded micro-switch in the driver's door lock, could prevent the auto-park brake from engaging automatically, potentially leading to a vehicle rollaway. The recall covers models including CLA, A-Class, C-Class, CLE, GLA/GLB, and GLC vehicles. Dealers will replace the driver's door lock free of charge to address this issue.