Mercedes-Benz Recall 26V-199: Air bags – cushion

Affected: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E, 2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on March 27, 2026, covering about 932 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign26V-199 (26V199000)
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentAir bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion
Report dateMarch 27, 2026
Owners notifiedJune 12, 2026
Vehicles affected932
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 26V-199 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 932 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.