MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250+ (EV), CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) (2026): Seat belts
Recall 26V278000 · May 1, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
15
vehicles affected
15
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V278000
- Date
- May 1, 2026
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 15
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Retractor
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Cla 250+ (EV) | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Cla 350 4MATIC (EV) | 2026 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V278000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz Cla 250+ (EV) (2026), Mercedes-Benz Cla 350 4MATIC (EV) (2026), about 15 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V278000?
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.
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.