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Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly (Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes Benz and Mercedes-Maybach)

Vehicle recall 26V-353. NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on May 29, 2026.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on May 29, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 25, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 203 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe2026
  • Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe2026
  • Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe2026
  • Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+2026
  • Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+2026
  • Mercedes Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+2026
  • Mercedes Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes Benz GLE 580 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC2026
  • Mercedes Benz GLE 3502026

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 25, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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