Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (Mercedes-Benz) – Rear Seat Belts (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles due to seat belts:rear/other issues. In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026