Vehicle recall 26V278000 · May 1, 2026
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) and CLA 350 4MATIC (ev)
The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor).
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 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.
- Consequence
- A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 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 May 8, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V278000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2026
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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 CLA 250+ (ev) (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) (2026): 2026
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