2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) Recall: Front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a…
NHTSA campaign 26V278000 · Seat Belts · filed May 1, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.
The risk
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
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 front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 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 May 8, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA 250+ (ev) | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) | 2026 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V278000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.