Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
What could happen
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 March 13, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V134000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 6, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 30, 2025 to Jul 1, 2025
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jul 24, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Aug 8, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 1, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Oct 2, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.