Rear/other: buckle assemblyRecall 26V-353 · Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 26V-353 covers 203 Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles for a rear/other: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V353000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.
The risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 21, 2026 to February 16, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.