2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Door Latch Recall (26V134)

Recall 26V134 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 in recall 26V134?

The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 GLA 250 with recall 26V134?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the latch.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V134?

Recall 26V134 covers 10 vehicles: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

NHTSA lists 10 vehicles in this campaign, built June 30, 2025 to July 1, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the GLA 250 door latch recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 26V134 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 26V134 to NHTSA on March 6, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 1, 2026.

This recall was filed 6 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1 days. If your GLA 250 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my GLA 250 is part of recall 26V134?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V134 is open on your GLA 250, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V134000 is open on your GLA 250, it will be listed there. You can also ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should GLA 250 owners do about recall 26V134?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V134000 applies to your GLA 250.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any latch symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are GLA 250 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V134 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 26V134 make my GLA 250 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this latch recall means their GLA 250 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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