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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V864📅 Dec 15, 2025

2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V864000
Manufacturer recall #
2026010003
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
82
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 6, 2026
Built
Jun 24, 2025 – Jul 14, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V864 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V864?

2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic. 82 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.