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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Recalled for Interior Door Handle Defect

Agency Publication Date: March 6, 2026
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Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 10 of its 2026 GLA 250 vehicles due to an incorrectly installed door cable. This mechanical defect can prevent the door from being opened from the inside of the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and repair the door cable assembly free of charge to ensure proper operation.

Risk

If the interior door handle fails to open the door, occupants could become trapped inside the vehicle during an emergency or crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model.
  2. Verify if your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is affected by visiting NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026.
  3. Contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the door cable assembly.
  4. Look for an official owner notification letter in the mail, which Mercedes-Benz expects to send by May 1, 2026.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair
How to: Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable starting March 13, 2026.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V134000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers
Units Affected: 10 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response