Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 CLA 250+ EV vehicles with faulty seat belts that may stay locked, preventing passenger restraint during crashes. Owners must have seat belts replaced free by dealers.
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2026 CLA 250+ EV vehicles because the front passenger seat belt may stay locked and cannot be extended, increasing injury risk in crashes. Owners should contact dealers for a free replacement.
The seat belt retractor may have a defect that prevents the child seat safety function from deactivating. This causes the seat belt to remain locked and unable to extend, so passengers cannot properly fasten it during a crash.
Owners of 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ EV vehicles with the specific seat belt defect are affected. Front passenger occupants are at higher risk during crashes.
Check for 2026 CLA 250+ EV vehicles. The recall involves specific VINs that can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting May 8, 2026.
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt free of charge.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting May 8, 2026.
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.
The seat belt retractor may have a defect that prevents the child seat safety function from deactivating, causing the seat belt to remain locked and unable to extend during a crash.
Check for 2026 CLA 250+ EV vehicles. The recall involves specific VINs that can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting May 8, 2026.
The recall was notified to owners on July 24, 2026, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement; dealers will handle it free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V278000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 26V278000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
