Recall 26V199 covers 932 2026 Mercedes-Maybach Gle and Gls vehicles for a passenger air bag defect. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Maybach dealer.
Mercedes-Maybach is recalling 932 2026 vehicles, including the Gls 600 4MATIC and Gls 450 4MATIC, because passenger air bag fabric was manufactured incorrectly and can keep the air bag from deploying as intended. Air bags that fail to deploy correctly during a crash increase injury risk, and Mercedes-Maybach dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger airbag in these 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLE and GLS vehicles is the cushion built into the passenger side of the dashboard. In a qualifying crash, the airbag inflates to help manage the force on the front passenger. The fabric has to unfold and hold pressure in a controlled way for the airbag to deploy as designed.
For recall 26V199, the issue is the fabric used in a batch of front passenger airbags. A supplier production deviation allowed fabric that did not meet current production specifications into affected airbags. That defect can keep the passenger airbag from deploying as intended, so the remedy uses a front passenger airbag built to the current specification.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle does not give an owner a visible symptom, sound, or dashboard alert that confirms this fabric problem before the airbag is needed.
Who's affected?
This includes multiple SUV variants that use the same front passenger air bag component.
| 2026 Mercedes-Maybach Gls 600 4MATIC | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450E 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4MATIC | front air bag |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 4MATIC | front air bag |
| Units affected | 932 |
| 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 SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
During a crash, the passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended, which increases the risk of injury for the front passenger. Schedule the recall repair soon and use the VIN check to confirm inclusion. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Maybach dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Mercedes-Maybach Gls 600 4MATIC, Gls 450 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, Gle 450E 4MATIC, Gls 580 4MATIC, Gle 350, Gle 450 4MATIC, Gle 350 4MATIC, or Gle 580 4MATIC is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Mercedes-Maybach dealer to schedule the free passenger-air-bag module replacement, which fixes the incorrectly manufactured passenger air bag fabric.
- Bring the recall notice if Mercedes-Maybach has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V199 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, since the passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash.
- Call Mercedes-Maybach customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions about scheduling or owner notices.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Maybach technician replaces the passenger air bag module. The part 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 covered under that warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 27, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 3, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 3, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 3, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V199?
Recall 26V199 covers 932 2026 Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS vehicles with passenger air bag fabric that was manufactured incorrectly. In a crash, the passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Mercedes-Maybach or Mercedes-Benz GLE or GLS is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V199. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Maybach dealer and ask to schedule the passenger air bag module replacement. Reference recall 26V199 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 26V199, the dealer will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge, including parts and labor, at a franchised Mercedes-Maybach dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash. That increases the risk of injury for the front passenger. The repair path is clear: the dealer replaces the passenger air bag module for free.
When will Mercedes-Maybach notify owners?
Mercedes-Maybach expects owner notification letters to be mailed May 22, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Mercedes-Maybach dealer with recall 26V199 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V199000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Maybach customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V199 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V199000 |
Source documents
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 →