2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ and 11 more models recall: Rear Seat Belt Bolts Not Tightened Properly
Report received by NHTSA: May 29, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
203 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 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 and 8 more models.
- 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
326 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 1, 2026 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC, 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet, 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC and 32 more models recall: Blank Instrument Panel Display (agency record)
- May 1, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) recall: Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten (agency record)
- April 3, 2026 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall: Drive Shaft Universal Joint May Break (agency record)
- March 27, 2026 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall: Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended (agency record)
- March 27, 2026 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall: Loose Wheel Bolts (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 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 450E 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes Benz GLE 580 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes Benz GLS 580 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe 2026
- Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V353000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 203 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