Model year 2026 · Subcompact Cars

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at 22–27 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

22–27

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG CLE53 4MATIC CABRIOLET, AMG CLE53 4MATIC COUPE, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450 4MATIC COUPE.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, newest first.

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA 26V281000 Reported May 1, 2026
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2026050004)
Units affected
144,049 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible)3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750408
AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe)3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/27/23 mpg$3,550391
CLE300 4matic (Convertible)2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/32/26 mpg$3,150340
CLE300 4matic (Coupe)2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium24/33/27 mpg$3,050323
CLE450 4matic (Convertible)3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/32/26 mpg$3,150338
CLE450 4matic (Coupe)3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/33/26 mpg$3,150339

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, most recently on Sep 30, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train3
Engine2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Suspension1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 CLE-Class22–27 mpg01—
2025 CLE-Class22–27 mpg13—
2024 CLE-Class23–28 mpg47—

All Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Mercedes-Benz models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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