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Recall 26V-199

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ and 9 other models: Air bags (passenger side frontal, cushion).

At a glance

Campaign number
26V-199
Reported
March 27, 2026
Vehicles affected
932 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

Affected vehicles