NHTSA Recall 26V353000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 203 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V353000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 29, 2026 |
| Owner notification | July 17, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V353000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe | 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.