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2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53, 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cle 300, 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cle 450 and 2 other models Recall: A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain…

NHTSA campaign 24V688000 · Equipment · filed Sep 13, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
2K
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Nov 1, 2024

The defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.

The risk

An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V688000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.