NHTSAAIR BAGS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
Published: March 27, 2026Recall ID: 26V199000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended |
| Nhtsa id | 26V199000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V199000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 932 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |