MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 220 recall: Improperly installed front seat belt component
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 vehicles may have an incorrectly installed left front seat belt component; dealers will inspect and replace the belt as needed at no charge.
Owners of affected Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 vehicles should be aware of a possible left front seat belt installation problem. The issue can affect how the belt restrains an occupant in a crash.
What the official recall record says
MERCEDES-BENZ: CLA 220
A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly. If the belt does not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, the risk of injury increases. Dealers will inspect the seat belt and replace it when necessary, at no charge.
Owner information from the official record
- Repair and availability: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge.
- Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
- Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V636000
- Vehicles listed: MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 220 (2027)
- Potentially affected: 4
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Report received: October 2, 2026
- Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
- Defect: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2027 CLA 220 vehicles. A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly.
- Safety consequence: A seat belt with an incorrectly installed component may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What owners should do next
Check the official campaign information for your vehicle and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer to arrange the specified inspection and any needed replacement.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 12, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V636000. Report received October 2, 2026. Accessed October 12, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
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