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Mercedes-Benz Recalls Due to Digital Dashboard Issues
Mercedes-Benz has recently announced a significant recall affecting over 144,000 vehicles, as highlighted by Road & Track. This situation stems from their transition to digital gauge clusters in both cars and SUVs, which can lead to a complete failure of the driver’s display—an alarming scenario for anyone on the road.
Details of the Recall
The recall was officially published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website on May 1. The issue revolves around a software glitch in the infotainment control unit that may cause critical driving data to become inaccessible. In certain unidentified circumstances, the system attempts to reset, leaving essential information temporarily absent from the display. The NHTSA warns that this malfunction could significantly raise the risk of an accident.
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Impacted Models
A total of 144,049 vehicles manufactured between September 2022 and February 2026 are part of this recall, affecting 61 distinct models. Notable entries include the AMG GT, AMG G63 S E-Performance, AMG E53 E-Performance sedan and wagon, Maybach SL680, and GLC63 E-Performance. The NHTSA estimates that virtually all recalled vehicles could potentially face this issue.
Timeline and Resolution
Mercedes first detected the glitch in August 2025 after an attempt to enhance the display’s functionality through an over-the-air update. By December, a recall was issued in South Korea, and the NHTSA was notified. In April, Mercedes shared their approach to resolve the malfunction and initiated a recall to ensure consistency and to enhance the response rate. As it stands, no accidents or injuries related to this software issue have been reported.
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Future Steps for Vehicle Owners
Fortunately, Mercedes plans to rectify this issue using a similar over-the-air update as the one that inadvertently caused it. If you own one of the affected models, you may have already received the necessary update—recent reports indicate that 62 percent of the vehicles involved in the recall have been successfully updated.
