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NHTSA recall,

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

The GLA 250 has an incorrectly installed cable that can prevent the door from opening, trapping occupants and increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles because the bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle. A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 10 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2026. Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 13, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 March 13, 2026.

Is your Mercedes-Benz affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Mercedes-Benz

  • GLA 250 (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
Latch and lock defect
Campaign
26V134000
Vehicles affected
10
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-800-367-6372

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)