Mercedes-Benz recalls 36,862 Canadian vehicles for rollaway risk due to door lock corrosion
Moisture entering the driver-side door lock can cause the parking brake to fail. Seven model years (A, C, CLA, CLE, GLA, GLB, GLC Class) from 2019–2026 are affected.
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling 36,862 cars and SUVs across Canada manufactured between 2019 and 2026 because a corroded door lock microswitch can cause parked vehicles to roll away.
Moisture entering the driver-side door lock causes the microswitch to corrode and may fail to engage the parking brake automatically or the auto park feature when the door is opened. The result: a vehicle could roll away, leading to a crash or injuries. The defect may also cause the radio or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle.
Affected models include the A Class, C Class, CLA Class, CLE Class, GLA Class, GLB Class, and GLC Class across all model years 2019–2026. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail if their vehicle is affected and will advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-side door lock. Until the replacement is completed, the company advises drivers to always use the parking brake when parking to reduce safety risks.
By the numbers
How many Canadian vehicles are affected by this Mercedes-Benz recall?
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 36,862 vehicles across Canada.
What model years and classes are included in this recall?
The recall affects seven classes—A, C, CLA, CLE, GLA, GLB, and GLC—manufactured between 2019 and 2026.
What safety risk does the door lock defect create?
Corrosion in the driver-side door lock microswitch can prevent the parking brake from engaging automatically, potentially causing a parked vehicle to roll away and leading to a crash or injuries.
