NHTSA Recall 26V199000: Cushion (air bags)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 932 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V199000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL › CUSHION |
| Report received | March 27, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 12, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 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 April 3, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V199000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC | 2026 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.