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šŸ’„ Crash riskšŸ©¹ Injury riskNHTSA 26V353šŸ“… Jun 1, 2026

2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ & 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe + 12 more recall: seat belt

āš ļø What's wrong

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.

šŸ’„ The risk

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

šŸ”§ The fix

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.

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
26V353000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
203
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 17, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V353 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 26V353?

2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ & 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe + 12 more. 203 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.