NHTSA 26V481000
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
- Report received by NHTSA
- July 24, 2026
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 310,667 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA
- January 31, 2018 – Not reported
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- AMG GLA 35, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V481000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov