2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 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 July 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 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.

71%repaired · 2025 Q4

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 23V-732 · Nov 1, 2023 · 42,742 vehicles · 30,155 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q2

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · 219,931 repaired

Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2024 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-232 · Apr 8, 2022 · 126,443 vehicles · 112,211 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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83%repaired · 2024 Q1

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-961 · Dec 13, 2021 · 139 vehicles · 116 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2023 Q4

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-354 · May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles · 279,011 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 vs. every other AMG A35 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 AMG A35 median. How we score

'20'21
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What AMG A35 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The rear camera is experiencing failure. It blacks out when reversing and I'm unable to see my surroundings. There is an active recall for my vehicle year, make and model, but for some reason my VIN isn't listed as active? The dealership has acknowledged that my vehicles issues are the same as the…
Complaint 11634683 · Jan 7, 2025

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