Mercedes-Benz A 220 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 81 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz A 220 (model years 2019–2022). The most reported problem area is electrical system (23 complaints), followed by engine (20 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (14).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (48), 2020 (20) and 2021 (10). Among model years at least two years old, the 2022 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz A 220 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | 4 of 4 | |
| Engine | 20 | 4 of 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 3 of 4 | |
| Back over prevention | 9 | 3 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 of 4 |
Latest 8 of 16 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V481000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2019–2022 | 310,667 |
| 23V732000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, pads | 2019–2020 | 42,742 |
| 23V662000 | Oct 2, 2023 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2022 | 32 |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2019–2021 | 242,722 |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2019–2020 | 126,443 |
| 21V990000 | Dec 17, 2021 | Suspension: front | 2019–2020 | 38,312 |
| 21V961000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail | 2019–2020 | 139 |
| 21V509000 | Jul 2, 2021 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2019–2020 | 1,467 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.