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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 door may not open inside

NHTSA campaign 26V134000 · Reported Mar 6, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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A door that cannot be opened may trap people inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V134000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 6, 2026
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part affected	Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain GLA 250 vehicles. A cable that works the door latch may have been installed incorrectly. When that happens, the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the cable assembly and repair it if needed, at no charge to the owner. Owner letters were mailed May 1, 2026, and the vehicle identification numbers covered by this recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is covered.
2. Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer, or MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, to arrange the inspection.
3. The inspection and repair are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V134000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Who to contact

Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-367-6372

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Mercedes-Benz Door Latch and Hood Lock Problems Owners Should Know · all 7 Mercedes-Benz recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.