Mercedes-Benz A 220 problems and complaints, 2019 to 2020

25 NHTSA owner complaints and 8 recalls across 2 model years, 2019 to 2020. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

25complaints
8recalls
0reported crashes
1reported fires
0reported injuries

Which Mercedes-Benz A 220 years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz A 220, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2020	12	8	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2019	13	8	0	0	Few red flags	Fuel system

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 12 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain7 (58%)
Electrical & infotainment3 (25%)
Steering, suspension & tires2 (17%)

Recalls (8)

Safety · 26V481000 · Jul 2026 · model years 2019, 2020
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 22V365000 · May 2022 · model years 2019, 2020
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.
Safety · 22V232000 · Apr 2022 · model years 2019, 2020
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 21V961000 · Dec 2021 · model years 2019, 2020
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Exterior lighting · 21V509000 · Jul 2021 · model years 2019, 2020
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V354000 · May 2021 · model years 2019, 2020
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 21V058000 · Feb 2021 · model years 2019, 2020
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Airbags · 19V685000 · Sep 2019 · model years 2019, 2020
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.