Recall 26V199000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V199000. Component: AIR BAGS. 932 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V198000 | Mar 27, 2026 | WHEELS | MERCEDES-BENZ | 3,734 |
| 26V172000 | Mar 20, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | MERCEDES-BENZ | 20 |
| 26V134000 | Mar 6, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | MERCEDES-BENZ | 10 |
| 26V073000 | Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | MERCEDES-BENZ | 11,895 |
| 25V894000 | Dec 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | MERCEDES-BENZ | 169 |
| 25V864000 | Dec 12, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | MERCEDES-BENZ | 82 |
| 25V865000 | Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | MERCEDES-BENZ | 117 |
| 25V830000 | Dec 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | MERCEDES-BENZ | 1,899 |
| 25V711000 | Oct 17, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR | MERCEDES-BENZ | 12 |
| 25V533000 | Aug 20, 2025 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | MERCEDES-BENZ | 3,749 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V099000 | Feb 20, 2026 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 117 |
| 26V070000 | Feb 6, 2026 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 52,356 |
| 26V063000 | Feb 4, 2026 | DAIMLER COACHES NORTH AMERICA | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 51 |
| 25V725000 | Oct 24, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 366 |
| 25V712000 | Oct 17, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR | 16 |
| 25V609000 | Sep 12, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| 25V463000 | Jul 11, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 43,422 |
| 25V144000 | Mar 5, 2025 | DAIMLER COACHES NORTH AMERICA | SEATS | 162 |
| 25V135000 | Feb 28, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | PARKING BRAKE | 88 |
| 25V090000 | Feb 14, 2025 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE | 689 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.