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2026
Mercedes-Benz Australia recalls over 58,000 vehicles over auto park defect
Recall announced
Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling 58,822 vehicles produced between 2018 and 2026 across several model lines because a manufacturing defect in the door-lock microswitch may allow water damage and failure, preventing the auto park feature from operating and increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement, injury or death. Affected owners will be contacted and advised to schedule a free repair at an authorised dealership once parts become available.
Company response
Recall — Mercedes-Benz Australia
Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling over 58,000 vehicles across several model lines as they may not automatically shift into park.
Remediation — Mercedes-Benz
If you own an affected vehicle, Mercedes-Benz will contact you and advise you to schedule an appointment with an authorised dealership to have the free repair carried out once parts become available.
Source excerpt
Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling over 58,000 vehicles across several model lines as they may not automatically shift into park.
"A loss of auto park feature may result in unintended vehicle movement. This increases the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users," the notice reads.
"Due to a manufacturing defect, the door-lock microswitch may be susceptible to water damage and could fail. If this occurs, the door may not be detected as open, preventing the auto park feature from operating as intended," the company says in its recall notice.