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HighNHTSA·26V278000·Announced 2026-05-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2026 CLA EVs for Seat Belt Retractor Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC and CLA 250+ EVs because the front passenger seat belt may remain locked, preventing proper restraint in a crash.

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 safety restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual 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 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front passenger seat belt retractor that may prevent the deactivation of the child seat safety function, also known as the Automatic Locking Retractor. As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.

A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, which increases their risk of injury in a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV), CLA 350 4MATIC (EV)
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
15

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 (2)

  • CLA 250+ (EV)
  • CLA 350 4MATIC (EV)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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