repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: lock
NewRisk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-662 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 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 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a 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
2022 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While I was driving the vehicle on the freeway there a single popping noise that sounded to be below the vehicle. Immediately after there was a big trail of white smoke coming from beneath the vehicle. When I was able to pull over and got out of the vehicle there were flames visible and the fire…
engines containing pistons that prematurely fail, forcing full-engine replaced all 4 pistons replaced. Car would die/ shut down, sputter, rock shake excessively and want to not go, 22307 WRO 103114. DIAG 15.5, LI01.30-P-072328,, C&D BATTERY CHARGER. PERFORMED SHORT TEST. FOUND CODE P219F78. R&R…
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