Model year guide

2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 recalls 1

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #26V281000 · manufacturer #2026050004 · NHTSA lists this under Cle 450 4matic Cabriolet · 01/05/2026

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.

Fix: Dealers 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 vehicles on record

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2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 get?

The 2026 Mercedes-benz CLE 450 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.