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Mercedes-Benz bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.

NHTSA campaign 26V-353 · Reported May 29, 2026 · 203 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and GLS-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
203
REMEDY
Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the rear/other buckle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-353.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2026Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
2026Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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