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HighNHTSA·26V353000·Announced 2026-05-29

2026 Mercedes-Benz and Maybach Models Rear Seat Belt Recall

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2026 GLS, GLE, and Maybach models due to rear seat belt bolts that may not be properly tightened, reducing restraint effectiveness 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 structural vehicle safety defect affecting seat belt restraint function in a crash scenario. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, the potential for serious injury due to inadequate occupant restraint qualifies this as a high-risk-of-harm product per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 model year vehicles including the Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+. The bolts securing the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly on these vehicles.

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 28, 2026.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 600 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
203

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 (14)

  • GLE 350
  • GLE 350 4MATIC
  • GLE 450 4MATIC
  • GLS 600 4MATIC
  • GLE 450E 4MATIC
  • GLE 580 4MATIC
  • GLS 450 4MATIC
  • GLS 580 4MATIC
  • AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
  • AMG GLE53 4MATIC+
  • AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
  • AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE
  • AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ COUPE
  • GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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