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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
3 complaints, against an average of 5 for the other 2 Mercedes-Benz CLE model years.
Every Mercedes-Benz CLE model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2026 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 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2026 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 2026 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.
I was driving the car in comfort mode. The car jerks forward when downshifting. It also brakes heavily when trying to come to a gradual stop. I was turning right into a driveway, there was another car exiting the driveway, I was braking normally, the car jerked forward during downshifting and the brakes overengaged which caused me to hit the curb while moving up into the driveway. Almost slammed into the other car.
THROTTLE LAG With the 2026 Mercedes CLE 300, throttle lag is driven by a combination of software programming, transmission behavior, and turbocharger dynamics working simultaneously.The following situation is when it usually occurs:Transitioning from a slow roll up a ramp (like the parking ramp at my condo) or pulling away from an intersection or traffic light or stop sign, you can catch the powertrain in its most vulnerable window for lag.:At low speeds, the combination of specific mechanical and software factors makes that hesitation much more pronounced:or a dead stop, the 9-speedā¦
SEVERE THROTTLE DELAY & UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION When applying pressure to the accelerator pedal at intersections or traffic lights, there is a substantial "dead zone" delay where the vehicle fails to respond or move forward. To prompt movement in normal traffic flow, I am forced to depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. Once the engine computer responds, the vehicle suddenly lunges forward in an abrupt, uncontrolled surge of power. I have to keep my foot ready over the brake ājust in caseā. This is not something that happens every time so it isnāt entirely predictable but it is safe toā¦
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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE: questions owners ask
Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE; the most common categories were power train (3, 100%), engine (2, 66.7%), fuel/propulsion system (1, 33.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (100% of complaints), engine (66.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (33.3% of complaints), service brakes (33.3% of complaints), suspension (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE. Recalls can be issued at any time, so 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 2026 only; combines NHTSA's entries for AMG CLE53 4MATIC COUPE and CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE.