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2026 Mercedes Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Mercedes Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Mercedes Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (EV). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA #26V278000Reported May 1, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 15 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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