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Mercedes-Benz A 220 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns across the Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2019–2022. Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 3 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most (45) and the 2021 the fewest (9).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls16campaignsCovering 2019–2022 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints77filedOwner reports across 4 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy28mpg combined2022 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints by model year

77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

1445 1020 49 23
2019202020212022
201945 202020 20219 20223
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2021 · 9 complaints
  • 2020 · 20 complaints
  • 2019 · 45 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2019 · 45 complaints
  • 2020 · 20 complaints
  • 2021 · 9 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2019–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Mercedes-Benz A 220 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2019202020212022
Electrical system 10841
Unknown or other 14422
Engine 8812
Back over prevention 2430
Fuel/propulsion system 4401
Power train 1420
Air bags 5100
Steering 3200

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Mercedes-Benz A 220 recalls (16)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one A 220 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz A 220
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V481000Jul 24, 2026Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure2019–2022—
23V732000Nov 1, 2023Missing Brake Inspection Gauge/FMVSS 1352019, 202070.6%
23V662000Oct 2, 2023Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 108202290.6%
22V365000May 20, 2022Disabled Emergency Call System2019, 2020, 202190.6%
22V232000Apr 8, 2022Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 1112019, 202092.4%
21V990000Dec 17, 2021Front Axle Carrier May Corrode2019, 202093.6%
21V961000Dec 13, 2021Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors2019, 202088.5%
21V509000Jul 2, 2021Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 1082019, 202094.6%
21V354000May 14, 2021Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112019, 2020, 202196.5%
21V058000Feb 5, 2021Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services2019, 202095.3%
21V034000Jan 29, 2021Child Seat Anchoring System Missing Anchor Bar202198.3%
20V753000Dec 4, 2020Tire Information Missing/FMVSS 110201996.2%
20V416000Jul 17, 2020A/C Drain may Result in Water in Passenger Cabin201998%
20V046000Jan 28, 2020Delayed Camera Display/FMVSS 1112019100%
19V685000Sep 27, 2019Driver's Airbag may be Unsecured2019, 202098.3%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

201928 mpg
202028 mpg
202129 mpg
202228 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 report3 complaints · 2 campaigns →2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 report9 complaints · 4 campaigns →2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 report20 complaints · 10 campaigns →Every Mercedes-Benz modelMercedes-Benz models →

Mercedes-Benz A 220 FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz A 220 had?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercedes-Benz A 220 model year from 2019 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Mercedes-Benz A 220 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 3 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (45) and the 2021 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz A 220 problems?

Across the 2019–2022 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Mercedes-Benz A 220 get?

EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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