Recall 26V070 affects 52,356 2020, 2022, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles for air bag control unit water intrusion. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 52,356 2020, 2022, 2023 Metris right-hand-drive vans under recall 26V070 because water can accumulate on the air bag control unit. If the air bags do not deploy as intended in a crash, injury risk increases; Mercedes-Benz dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air bag control unit in the 2020, 2022, and 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is the module that reads crash and restraint signals and tells the air bags when to deploy. On these right-hand-drive vans, the unit sits where moisture from the air conditioning distribution housing can reach its electrical connectors. Those connectors need clean contact so the module can send the right signal during a crash.
Under the specific operating condition identified by Mercedes-Benz, condensation collects in a volume the original design did not account for. Water on the air bag control unit leads to corrosion on the electrical connectors. Corrosion can weaken or break electrical contact, so the module no longer communicates as designed. In a crash, that fault can keep the air bags from deploying as intended.
When the issue occurs, the driver can see an airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster. Treat that light as the warning sign for this recall because it points to a fault in the restraint system.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2020, 2022, and 2023 Metris model years, all tied to the same air bag control module protective cover.
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris | air bag system |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris | air bag system |
| Units affected | 52,356 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the air bag does not deploy as intended, occupants face a higher risk of injury in a crash. Watch for an airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster, and schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020, 2022, or 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free cover installation that helps keep water off the air bag control unit.
- Bring the recall notice if Mercedes-Benz mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V070 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, because the air bags can fail to deploy as intended in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician installs a cover on the air bag control unit so water is kept away from the module that controls air bag deployment. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Mercedes-Benz used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for an air bag control unit related repair, bring repair orders and payment records to the service desk and ask how to submit them.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 6, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 13, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 20, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 10, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V070?
Recall 26V070 covers 52,356 2020, 2022, and 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water accumulation on the air bag control unit can prevent the air bags from deploying as intended. That failure raises injury risk in a crash. Mercedes-Benz dealers will install a cover on the control unit for free.
What should I do if my 2020, 2022, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Metris is included in recall 26V070. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule installation of the air bag control unit cover. Reference recall number 26V070000 or DVUSA recall VS2KORSRS when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 26V070, Mercedes-Benz dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit free of charge at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced air bag protection in a crash. Water accumulation on the air bag control unit can stop the air bags from deploying as intended, which raises the risk of injury. The dealer repair adds a cover to protect the control unit.
When were owners notified about recall 26V070?
Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. If you own a 2020, 2022, or 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris and never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer with recall number 26V070000.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V070000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-877-762-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V070 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V070000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →