💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V481📅 Jul 27, 2026

2020–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 & 2020–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4Matic + 26 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

💥 The risk

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. 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 July 31, 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: 26V481000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected: 310,667
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Owner phone: 1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed: Sep 18, 2026
Recall started by: MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V481 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 26V481?

2020–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 & 2020–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4Matic + 26 more. 310,667 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.