Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Cla 250+ (Ev) 2026
- Mercedes-Benz Cla 350 4Matic (Ev) 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V278000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 11, 2024 to Nov 10, 2025
- Part
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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.