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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

Hybrid
Subcompact Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
66 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg
2027202620252024

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CLE300 4matic (Coupe), is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CLE300 4matic (Coupe)HybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion243428$2,750
CLE300 4matic (Convertible)HybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233226$3,000
CLE450 4matic (Convertible)HybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233226$3,000
CLE450 4matic (Coupe)HybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233326$3,000
AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe)HybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion202723$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47760, 47561, 47562, 47563, 48454.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Latches/Locks/Linkages

310,667 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.RiskA vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. 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 July 31, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V481000reported Jul 24, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Electrical System

2026050004
144,049 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V281000reported May 1, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
○minor

Back Over Prevention

2,025 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.RiskAn automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 24V688000reported Sep 13, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

2024030008
31,848 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.RiskAn 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
NHTSA campaign 24V115000reported Feb 16, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
6complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Engine2
Electrical System2
Unspecified1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Parking Brake1
Back Over Prevention1

What owners describe

“I am filing this safety complaint regarding my 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, VIN [XXX] , license plate [XXX] . My vehicle is currently affected by an active safety recall: NHTSA Recall 26V281 / Mercedes-Benz recall campaign 2025060014. The recall concerns the instrument cluster / infotainment control unit software. Accor…”May 12, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 24V688000 (Park Brake, Back Over Prevention, Equipment). The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped in traffic, the vehicle behind him ran into the rear end of the vehicle, causing him to be pushed int…”Jul 24, 2025 · Parking Brake · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired, and the contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could be picked up; however, th…”Apr 7, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other CLE-Class model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

1 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

1 recalls · 2 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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