2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recall: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening
Report received by NHTSA: March 6, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
- The risk
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
10 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.
- Compared with
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 21 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
319 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 6, 2026 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC, 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Dec. 19, 2025 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC, 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 recall: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Dec. 12, 2025 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon recall: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness (agency record)
- Dec. 12, 2025 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC recall: Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209 (agency record)
- Dec. 1, 2025 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC recall: Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V134000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 10 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record