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Recall 26V-199: 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4Matic, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4Matic and 9 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Mar 27, 2026, covering about 932 vehicles.

NHTSA number
26V-199
Report date
Mar 27, 2026
Vehicles affected
932
Owners notified
Jun 12, 2026

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

The risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 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 April 3, 2026.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentAir Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number26V199000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLS63 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes Benz GLE 3502025All years
Mercedes Benz GLE 450e 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes Benz GLE 580 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes Benz GLS 580 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic2026All years
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic2026All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V-199?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

How is recall 26V-199 fixed?

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 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 April 3, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.