CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor) from being deactivated. As a result, the belt can stay locked and cannot be pulled out to fasten.
A passenger who cannot fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. If you have a passenger in the front seat of an affected vehicle, check that the belt can be extended and fastened before driving.
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you can check whether your VIN is involved once it becomes searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (Ev) | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (Ev) | 2026 |