Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Maybach recall 26V353000 - Buckle Assembly

NHTSA · May 29, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V353000 (Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Maybach), reported May 29, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 203.
• Component: Buckle Assembly.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

May 29, 2026

Recalling firm

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source ID

26V353000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 390 recall campaigns from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since 2010, 12 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 203 vehicles, it is larger than 39% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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