Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (EV), CLA 350 4Matic (EV): Retractor

Date

May 1, 2026

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (EV) (2026); Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic (EV) (2026)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.

Potentially affected

15

What can happen

A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

July 24, 2026

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

SEAT BELT · SEAT BELT · A1748601102; SEAT BELT · SEAT BELT · A1748603300; SEAT BELT · SEAT BELT · A1748609101; SEAT BELT · SEAT BELT · A1748609601

Recall number

26V278000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.