Vehicle recall 20V671000 · October 30, 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, GLE 450 and 3 more models
While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz AG USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
- Consequence
- An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110005.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V671000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020110005
- Owner notification
- December 18, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55,326
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 (2020): 2020
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