Recall 26V353000: 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe, 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ +11 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 29, 2026
Vehicles affected
203
Models
14
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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

The risk

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
  • 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Details

NHTSA campaign
26V353000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Owner letters
Jul 17, 2026
Components
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology