Mercedes-Benz recalls 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles with seat belts that may not properly secure children in crashes, risking injury. Owners must have the center rear seat belt assembly replaced free of charge.
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles because the center rear seat belts may not lock child restraints properly during crashes, increasing injury risk for children. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. and is a safety issue that requires immediate repair.
The center rear seat belts may not properly lock child restraints in a crash, failing to meet federal safety standards for occupant protection. This could allow children to become unrestrained during a collision, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles with the center rear seat belt assembly installed without child seat protection are most at risk for child injury during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC. The recall affects vehicles where the center rear seat belt assembly was installed without child seat protection functionality.
Call MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a replacement for the center rear seat belt assembly.
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly free of charge once you contact customer service.
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.
The center rear seat belts may not properly lock child restraints during crashes, failing to meet federal safety standards for occupant protection.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC with the center rear seat belt assembly installed without child seat protection functionality.
Contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a free replacement of the center rear seat belt assembly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V864000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V864000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003. 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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