Recall 26V-353
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ and 12 other models: Seat belts (rear/other, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-353
- Reported
- May 29, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 203 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe 2026
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC 2026
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC 2026