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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
3 complaints, against an average of 5 for the other 2 Mercedes-Benz CLE model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 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.
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.
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.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateThe wheel bolts were not tightened in accordance with the torque specifications.The bolts and the wheel assembly could detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of accidents.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 18/05/2026
What do 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
While driving, the driver screen went black and became inoperable. This screen provides the speedometer, tachometer, fuel levels and other critical driving information. It was unsafe because I could not identify the speed at which I was driving - but was able to partially remedy the issue by using the heads up display which depicts the speed. I rebooted the MBUX system several times and despite waiting for several days, the system never restarted the main drivers screen. I took the car to the local Mercedes dealership and the were able to restore functionality. The car has the latest software…
"The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster [Driver side Display on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 completely blacked out while the vehicle was in operation, ((entirely removing my access to critical vehicle telemetrics, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, milage, oil, and safety warning indicators)). I received no advance warning prior to the display failure. This is a severe safety hazard and a direct violation of FMVSS 101. I observed this defect for the first time today. This issue aligns identically with the defect parameters outlined in NHTSA Recall 26V281000 regarding the infotainment…
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure occurred after an over-the-air software update was completed for the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE: questions owners ask
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 66.7%), forward collision avoidance (1, 33.3%), lane departure (1, 33.3%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (66.7% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (33.3% of complaints), lane departure (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE; the most recent (campaign 26V281000, 2026-05-01) concerns Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own CLE
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2025 only; combines NHTSA's entries for AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ and CLE 300 4MATIC.