Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V199000

Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-03-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V199000

Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion

Component
Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
932
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-27
Owners notified
2026-06-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

11 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE53 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLS63 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES BENZ GLE 3502025
MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450E 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES BENZ GLE 580 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC2026
MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS 600 4MATIC2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.