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Mercedes-Benz A220
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Complaints
77
Active records
Recalls
16
Active records
TSBs
324
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
3
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz A220
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Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Braking behavior
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
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Smell
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Steering behavior
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Jul 28, 2026
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 quickly grew.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Jul 27, 2026
While stopped at a red light, my 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 unexpectedly shut off and shifted into Neutral without warning. All warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, and a message instructed me to release the brake and restart the engine. The vehicle restarted, but this has now happened twice. The check engine light remains illuminated most of the time. This unexpected engine shutdown creates a safety hazard because the vehicle loses power unexpectedly while in traffic. If this were to…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Jul 20, 2026
I was driving home from work down the hwy, when the sun visor shade fell down and hit me in the head and covered my face, temporarily blinding me, like a blanket was pulled over my face. It's very difficult to see the road or other drivers when you are blinded at 70mph! Car only had 15,500 miles on it...
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Jun 13, 2026
The car shakes above 60mph
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Jun 6, 2026
While driving at highway speed, I experienced a sudden loss of engine power with no warning. This created an immediate safety hazard for myself and other drivers. The vehicle was diagnosed by Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown as requiring a full engine replacement (~$19,000). This failure is consistent with a known defect in the 2.0L M260 engine used in the 2020 A220, involving premature wear of exhaust valve seat rings and valve guides, causing leaking valves, loss of compression, and catastrophic…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed May 3, 2026
Thermostat failed making car over heat also sunroof failed due to cheap rolling up shade device getting stuck , when car was less than 4 years old with very little use.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Jan 28, 2026
this is a formal notification regarding my vehicle that I purchased at House Of Imports on February 27, 2021. A Mercedes Benz A-Class 220 year 2021, VIN #W1K3G4EB7MJ290124. Shortly after purchase I experienced several safety concerns about the vehicle. The first and main concern are while driving vehicle the accelerator stopped working ,vehicle would not move forward or back which put my life in a dangerous situation due to this isssue that occured while on a main street with incoming…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Nov 29, 2025
Vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 VIN: [XXX] Dealer: Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek (Walnut Creek, CA) I am reporting multiple safety defects involving federally regulated systems. The vehicle has repeatedly activated emergency braking at freeway speeds without reason, posing a significant risk of collision. The brake assist warning appears frequently, and both the front and rear proximity/collision sensors display a full red warning state with continuous audible alerts. These alerts cannot be…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Nov 3, 2025
Srs light on Mercedes told me no recalls
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
Filed Oct 24, 2025
There was a rear camera recall in 2022 which I had fixed they did a software upgrade. The EXACT same issue has returned . It’s really dangerous when backing out of spaces and I can’t see. I took to dealership and they claim my license plate cover is the issue however even without the cover the exact problem with camera exists it is the same failure