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Mercedes-Benz A 220 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz A 220, covering model years 2019 to 2022. The 2019 model year drew the most complaints (45), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 16 recall campaigns on file
  • 77 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2019–2022)
  • most complaints: 2019 (45 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (23 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V481000 (reported Jul 24, 2026)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (2.6%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (2.6%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (3.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2019 model year has the most complaints: 45 of 77, or 58.4%. Next come 2020 (20) and 2021 (9). The fewest are for 2022, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mercedes-Benz A 220 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2019–2022Column chart of 77 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2019 with 45. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2019: 45 complaints4520192020: 20 complaints2020202021: 9 complaints920212022: 3 complaints32022
Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2019450000
2020201110
202191010
202230110
All model years772230

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz A 220 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 23 complaints (29.9% of all 77), followed by Engine (19) and Back Over Prevention (9).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System2329.9%
Unknown or Other2228.6%
Engine1924.7%
Back Over Prevention911.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System911.7%
Power Train79.1%
Air Bags67.8%
Steering56.5%
Suspension56.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance45.2%
Visibility33.9%
Fuel System, Gasoline22.6%
Lane Departure22.6%
Service Brakes22.6%
Communication11.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz A 220 recalls

16 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name A 220, newest first. The 16 campaigns cover model years 2019 to 2022. The 2019 model year appears in the most campaigns (14).

  • 16 recall campaigns
  • 3 over-the-air remedies
Mercedes-Benz A 220 recall campaigns covering each model year
2019: 14 campaigns2020: 10 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V481000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

    Model years 2019–2022

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 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 July 31, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 23V732000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads; Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model years 2019–2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Consequence:
    Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V662000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2022

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 22V365000

    Reported

    Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2019–2021 · Over-the-air fix

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

    Consequence:
    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V232000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model years 2019–2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V990000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front; Steering

    Model years 2019–2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.

    Consequence:
    Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V961000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors; Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

    Model years 2019–2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V509000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2019–2020

    Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 21V354000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2019–2021 · Over-the-air fix

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 21V058000

    Reported

    Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2019–2020 · Over-the-air fix

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 21V034000

    Reported

    Child Seat › Vehicle Latch Anchor; Child Seat

    Model year 2021

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.

    Consequence:
    If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V753000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

    Model year 2019

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. Certain labels containing important information such as tire pressure may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    If the tires are inflated to an incorrect tire pressure, the tires may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for the labels and apply them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020019.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 20V416000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model year 2019

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. The air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly. This may allow water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area, potentially damaging certain electrical components.

    Consequence:
    Water entering electrical components, can result in malfunctions of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), failure to start, activation of the limp-home mode while driving, and an impairment of other features, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation, correcting it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070013.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 20V046000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 2019

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. In certain operating conditions, the rearview camera software may cause a delay in displaying the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Consequence:
    A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030018.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 19V685000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2019–2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 19V314000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model year 2019

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. Due to improper welding, the pedal plate may bend, impairing the operation of the brake pedal.

    Consequence:
    Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welding of the brake pedal, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019050002.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz A 220 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz A 220 have?

NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz A 220, covering model years 2019 to 2022. The most recent, 26V481000, was reported on July 24, 2026 and is filed under “Latches/locks/linkages”. The 2019 model year is covered by the most campaigns (14).

Which Mercedes-Benz A 220 model year has the most complaints?

The 2019 model year, with 45 of the 77 complaints in NHTSA’s file (58.4%). The next are 2020 (20) and 2021 (9). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 23 complaints, or 29.9% of all 77. Engine (19) and Back Over Prevention (9) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz A 220?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 77 complaints, 2 report a crash, 2 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.