Mercedes-Benz 2026 Vehicle Recall for Air Bag Defect
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Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2026 models due to potential issues with passenger air bags that may not deploy properly, affecting over 10,000 vehicles.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Mercedes-Benz Recall Article
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2026 vehicles because the passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 10,252 units of the 2026 model year vehicles, including the following models: 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. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V199000, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting April 3, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should have the passenger air bag module replaced at no charge by a dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 22, 2026, and owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a safety concern where air bags may not deploy as intended during a crash, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V199000. For more information, visit NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions
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