Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLE-Class for 2026. Under the matched names AMG CLE53 4MATIC CABRIOLET, AMG CLE53 4MATIC COUPE, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, and CLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 3 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE are ENGINE (2), POWER TRAIN (2), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 22–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG CLE53 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG CLE53 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE
26V281000 · May 1, 2026
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.
Complaints for CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.