Air bag may not deploy as intended
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.
Safety Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 22, 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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V199000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V199000?
NHTSA recall 26V199000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on March 27, 2026. It addresses: Air bag may not deploy as intended. The recall affects approximately 932 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V199000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.