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NHTSA recall,

Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS and Maybach Vehicles

The rear seat belt bolts may not be tightened properly, and a loose belt may not restrain an occupant during a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2026 vehicles, including the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC and other models, because the bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 203 vehicles nationwide.

Reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2026. Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 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 June 5, 2026.
  2. Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. You 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.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 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.

Is your Mercedes-Maybach affected?

14 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Mercedes Benz

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

Mercedes-Benz

  • GLE 350 4MATIC
  • GLE 450 4MATIC
  • GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe

Mercedes-Maybach

  • GLS 600 4MATIC

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
Seat belt defect
Campaign
26V353000
Vehicles affected
203
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 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)