2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) recall: Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten
Report received by NHTSA: May 1, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.
- The risk
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- Who's affected
15 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev).
- 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
324 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 3, 2026 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC, 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Coupe and 9 more models recall: Drive Shaft Universal Joint May Break
- March 27, 2026 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC and 8 more models recall: Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
- March 27, 2026 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV recall: Loose Wheel Bolts
- March 20, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC, 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC and 1 more model recall: Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208, 209
- March 6, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recall: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 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 May 8, 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 CLA 250+ (ev) 2026
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 15 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