2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC, 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC and 8 other models Recall: Passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can…
NHTSA campaign 26V199000 · Air Bags · filed Mar 27, 2026 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the 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 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 vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V199000. Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.