Recall 26V199000: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC and 9 other models
- Report received
- Mar 27, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 932vehicles
- Model years
- 2025–2026
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+1 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+0 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+0 complaints
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3501 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC5 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC5 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC4 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC1 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC2 complaints
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.