repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: lock
NewRisk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-732 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system
9Engine
5Air bags
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Visibility
3Steering
2Lane departure
2Back over prevention
2Forward collision avoidance
107 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…
repaired · 2024 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Steering
Risk. Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
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.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
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.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If the tires are inflated to an incorrect tire pressure, the tires may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Water entering electrical components, can result in malfunctions of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), failure to start, activation of the limp-home mode…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
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.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other A 220 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A 220 median. How we score
'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What A 220 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have had numerous issues with my 2019 A220. At 92k mi my cylinder head had to be replaced. My check engine light came on and they said there was a cylinder head leak. At 108k miles I had to have it replaced yet again because my car lost power driving uphill when shifting between 4th and 5th gear.…
The component or system that failed was the MBUX Hard Disk Drive (Part#: A0009062711). My car is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because when the MBUX Hard Disk Drive malfunctioned the following happened: 1) The defogger was spontaneously…
The moonroof is not working properly the shade part gets stuck and won’t open completely it gets to certain point and stop and shade part bunches up. I have noticed all lot of owners online with this same A220 2019 make and model and year are having the same issues. I taken it Mercedes and was told…
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