Vehicle recall 26V353000 · May 29, 2026
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe and 12 more models
The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.
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 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.
- Remedy
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V353000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2026
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 17, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 203
- 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 4MATIC+ (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC (2026): 2026
- Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (2026): 2026
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