NHTSA Campaign 26V353000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported May 29, 2026 · 203 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 are expected to be mailed July 28, 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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ COUPE | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 350 | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 450E 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE 580 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLS 450 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLS 580 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 350 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE | 2026 | 203 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | GLS 600 4MATIC | 2026 | 203 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V353000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.