Recall 25V864 affects 82 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC vehicles for a center rear seat belt defect. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 82 2025-2026 Gle 350 4MATIC vehicles because the center rear seat belt lacks the child seat protection function needed to lock a child restraint properly. In a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury; Mercedes-Benz dealers will repair the seat belt free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The center rear seat belt in the 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC is supposed to restrain a rear passenger and help secure a child restraint. Its child seat protection function locks the belt after it is pulled all the way out and allowed to retract, so the child seat stays tight against the seat.
On the recalled vehicles, the center rear belt was built with the wrong seat belt variant. That means the belt lacks the child-seat locking function required for that seating position. The issue traces to a supplier production process problem that allowed different belt versions to be mixed before delivery to the plant.
The warning sign is the sound and feel of the belt during child-seat setup. After fully extending the center rear belt, the usual ratcheting sound is absent if the locking function is not present.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on December 19, 2025.
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC | seat belt |
| Units affected | 82 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a child seated in the center rear position faces a higher risk of injury if the seat belt does not restrain the child properly. If the belt does not make its usual ratcheting sound after full extension, use another seating position and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free center rear seat belt assembly replacement that restores the child seat locking function.
- Avoid installing a child restraint in the center rear seat until the repair is complete.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one. If not, reference recall number 25V864 when you call.
- Call Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions and reference Mercedes-Benz recall 2026010003.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician replaces the center rear seat belt assembly covered by recall 25V864. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the involved vehicles remain under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork related to the center rear seat belt.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 12, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 19, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 19, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 6, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V864?
Recall 25V864 covers 82 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC vehicles with a center rear seat belt that lacks the child seat protection function. The belt can fail to lock a child restraint properly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V864. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule replacement of the center rear seat belt assembly. Reference recall number 25V864 or Mercedes-Benz recall number 2026010003 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an improperly restrained child in the center rear seat. If the seat belt does not lock the child restraint properly, the child has an increased risk of injury in a crash. Have a Mercedes-Benz dealer complete the free seat belt assembly replacement.
When did Mercedes-Benz notify owners?
Mercedes-Benz mailed owner notification letters on February 6, 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on December 19, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V864000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V864 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V864000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →