“Mercedes-Benz 2026 GLA 250: Door may trap occupants, risk of injury.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/744885-mercedes-benz-2026-gla-250-door-may-trap-occupants-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V134000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V134000).
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles due to a door latch hazard that may trap occupants inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on March 6, 2026. Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 66 other recalls on record since 2016-05-17. Other recent recalls of similar products include Mercedes S-Class Recall: Front Brake Hose Leak Risk (2026-10-02), Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 (2025) Recall: Risk of Vehicle Rollaway (2026-07-24), and Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Recall: Fire Risk from Electrical System (2026-06-02). NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file for the 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250, with the latest received 2026-09-08. Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 61 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250, with the latest dated 2026-09-26.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The recall covers specific VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting March 13, 2026.
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly for free if needed.
Check VIN on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting March 13, 2026.
March 13, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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