The problem
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.
The risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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 | 26V-353 (26V353000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly |
| Report date | May 29, 2026 |
| Owners notified | July 17, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 203 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE580
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS450
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS580
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-353 repair free?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 203 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.