Evolution isn’t without its hiccups.
Mercedes-Benz’s decision to switch to digital gauge clusters in its cars and SUVs has forced it to recall over 144,000 vehicles, according to Road & Track. The problem can cause the driver’s display to cut out, which is something no one wants to have happen while they’re out on the road.
The recall, which was published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website on May 1, is related to an infotainment control unit software issue that can cause the critical instrument data to go blank. Under certain circumstances, which were not identified, the system will initiate a reset in an attempt to improve performance. This can cause certain key driving-related information, without warning, to temporarily not display, which, the administration states, “[increases] the risk of crash.”
The Mercedes-AMG GT’s many screens
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According to the document, the recall pertains to 144,049 models built between September 2022 and February 2026. Some 61 individual models are affected by the issue, across multiple Mercedes. Some of the most high-profile vehicles include the AMG GT, AMG G63 S E-Performance, AMG E53 E-Performance sedan and wagon, Maybach SL680, and the GLC63 E-Performance. The NHTSA estimates that 100 percent of the recalled vehicles could experience the issue.
Mercedes first became aware of the issue in August 2025, after it had attempted to improve the system robustness of the display via an over-the-air update. Four months later, in December, the automaker issued a recall for affected vehicles in South Korea and alerted the NHTSA to the problem. Last month, Mercedes informed federal regulators of how it planned to resolve the issue (something not all automaker have been able to do recently) and, on April 27, issued a recall for the purposes of “consistency and to enhance the remaining response rate.” As the date of publication, the marque said it was not aware of any accident or injuries related to the software issue.
The Mercedes-Maybach SL680 is one of 61 vehicles affected by the recall
Mercedes-Benz
Fortunately, Mercedes plans to fix the issue by using the same method it did to accidentally introduce it. The infotainment control system can be updated via a simple over-the-air update. There’s also a chance, should you drive one of the affected vehicles, it’s already been fixed. As of last month, 62 percent of the vehicle covered in the recall had already received the update.
