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2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Body & structure

Door may open or fail to latch

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.

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Covered model years
2019–2022
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
mercedes-benz-a-class-nhtsa-26v481000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 26V481000 includes certain 2019 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles. Mercedes-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. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Source component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • door will not stay shut
  • door opens while driving
  • door latch is broken
  • car door will not lock
  • door ajar warning stays on
  • loose door handle

Symptoms in the record

  • The door may be difficult to latch, may show an ajar warning or may not remain secured
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2019 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
  • NHTSA campaign 26V481000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 310,667 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Dealers 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.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026

Official campaign record for Mercedes-Benz A-Class

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 310,667 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

Dealers 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.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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