NHTSA Recall 26V199000

Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Air Bags. Reported 2026-03-27. An estimated 932 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

Risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

What the manufacturer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 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 April 3, 2026.

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Vehicles covered by this recall