Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 GLA 250 vehicles with door latches that may not open from inside, risking injury. Dealers will repair free of charge.
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles because a door latch issue could trap occupants inside, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
A door latch problem can prevent opening the vehicle from inside, potentially trapping occupants. This increases injury risk if occupants are unable to exit the vehicle.
Owners of 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with this specific latch issue are at highest risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The recall covers specific VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting March 13, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly for free if needed.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting March 13, 2026.
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.
The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The recall covers specific VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting March 13, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly for free if needed. Contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V134000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 26V134000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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