2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Recall: Front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the…
NHTSA campaign 20V228000 · Seat Belts · filed Apr 21, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450 Coupe vehicles. The front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.
The risk
A damaged seatbelt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the front left seatbelt as necessary, or replace it if the webbing is damaged, free of charge. The recall began May 22,2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050001.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V228000 (manufacturer number 2020050001). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.