Model year record

2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 73 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V481000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
310,667
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V732000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
42,742
Reported to NHTSA
2023-11-01
Owners notified
2024-02-29

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V365000

Communication: auto crash notification

Component
Communication: auto crash notification
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
242,722
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-20
Owners notified
2022-07-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V232000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
126,443
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-08
Owners notified
2022-07-15

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V990000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
38,312
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-17
Owners notified
2022-07-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V961000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
139
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-13
Owners notified
2022-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V509000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,467
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-02
Owners notified
2022-01-07

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V354000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
343,191
Reported to NHTSA
2021-05-14
Owners notified
2021-06-28

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V058000

Communication: auto crash notification

Component
Communication: auto crash notification
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,292,258
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-03-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V753000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
26
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-04
Owners notified
2021-03-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

If the tires are inflated to an incorrect tire pressure, the tires may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V416000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
3,615
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-17
Owners notified
2020-08-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V046000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
22
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-28
Owners notified
2020-04-08

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V685000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
2,222
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-27
Owners notified
2019-10-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V314000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
1,051
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-18
Owners notified
2019-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other16
Electrical system11738 mi
Engine1112,000 mi
Air bags62,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system560,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Fuel system, gasoline210,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages277,000 mi
Service brakes2
Steering2
Suspension2
Back over prevention1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1100 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1
Lane departure1100 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Power train11,344 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly128,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels1

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.