2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Recall: Center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat…
NHTSA campaign 25V864000 · Seat Belts · filed Dec 12, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE 350 4MATIC | 2025, 2026 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V864000 (manufacturer number 2026010003). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.