Vehicle recall 26V134000 · March 6, 2026
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 March 13, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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 GLA 250 (2026): 2026
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