The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
The risk
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 March 13, 2026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2026 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2026
8 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 26V481000 24 Jul 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V408000 26 Jun 2026 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 26V407000 26 Jun 2026 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 26V102000 20 Feb 2026 | Orange EV |
| 26V072000 6 Feb 2026 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 26V063000 4 Feb 2026 | Daimler Coaches North America |
| 26V023000 20 Jan 2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026