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Recall 26V-353: 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe and 12 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2026, covering about 203 vehicles.

NHTSA number
26V-353
Report date
May 29, 2026
Vehicles affected
203
Owners notified
Jul 17, 2026

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentSeat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number26V353000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe2026All years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe2026All years
Mercedes Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+2026All years
Mercedes Benz GLE 3502026All 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-Benz GLE 450 4Matic Coupe2026All 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-353?

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.

How is recall 26V-353 fixed?

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 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.