Mercedes-Benz recalls 2024–2026 C-Class, E-Class, GLC and other models over blank instrument display
The infotainment control unit can reset while the car is moving and turn the instrument panel blank, so the speedometer and warning lights disappear, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the infotainment software for free. Owners may call Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and cite recall number 2026050004; VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, C 300 4matic and 34 more 2024–2026
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Hazard
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 144,049 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 29, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V281000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 2026050004
- Model years: 2024–2026
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Official notice
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- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- 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.
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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