2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 recall: Improperly Installed Seat Belt Component
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 2, 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 is recalling certain 2027 CLA 220 vehicles. A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly.
- The risk
A seat belt with an incorrectly installed component may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Who's affected
4 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220.
- 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
328 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 24, 2026 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC, 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 and 25 more models recall: Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure
- May 29, 2026 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
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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 220 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V636000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4 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