MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 (2021) recall — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 GLB35 vehicles with driver-side window air bags that may not function properly in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have air bag inspected and repaired by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLB3:35 vehicles where the driver-side window air bag might not work during a crash, which could cause injury. This affects vehicles that were sold starting in 2021. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80573-mercedes-benz-2021-glb35-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80573-mercedes-benz-2021-glb35-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V860000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2021 GLB35 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80573-mercedes-benz-2021-glb35-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #21V860000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V860000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver-side window air bag may not be mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. This can cause the air bag to fail during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles are affected. Drivers are most at risk if the air bag fails during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 or AMG GLB 35 model. The recall was issued for vehicles sold starting in 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Air Bag Mounting
Dealers will inspect and repair the driver-side window air bag mounting if necessary, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window air bag and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag recall happening?
The driver-side window air bag may not be mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar, which can cause it to fail during a crash.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 or AMG GLB 35 model, as these were the vehicles affected by the recall.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect and repair the driver-side window air bag mounting if necessary, free of charge.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V860000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 21V860000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window air bag and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V860000 (May 11, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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