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HighNHTSA·26V134000·Announced 2026-03-06

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2026 GLA 250 for Door Latch Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2026 GLA 250 vehicles because an incorrectly installed bowden cable may prevent the door from opening from inside, potentially trapping occupants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch) that poses a risk of harm by trapping occupants, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed. This installation error can prevent the vehicle door from opening from the inside.

A door that cannot be opened from the inside may trap occupants within the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury. The defect is classified under latches, locks, and linkages for doors.

Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 1, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GLA 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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