NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC and 10 more recall: Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
- Recall number
- 26V199000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 932
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | AMG GLE53 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes Benz | AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes Benz | AMG GLS63 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes Benz | GLE 350 | 2025 |
| 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-Benz | GLE 350 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE 450 4MATIC | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | GLS 600 4MATIC | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V199000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.