2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
4 recalls, 16 complaints
26V481000 Jul 24, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to d... Read more
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning J... Read more
22V365000 May 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model de... Read more
Consequence
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Ow... Read more
21V354000 May 14, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX m... Read more
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.
21V034000 Jan 29, 2021
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.
Consequence
If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
My vehicle went in for recall 73B at the end of August 2025. Every since the recall it has been back to the dealer for multiple check engine lights, service hybrid system, abs system, battery heater fail, blind spot warning temporary unavailable, service shifter(would not go into gear), parking brak... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
ONLY AFTER 5YRS THE TRANS NEEDED TO BE REPLACE THERE SHOULD BE A WARRANTY FOR THIS TRANS THERE IS ONE FOR 2018 2019
ENGINE
May 10, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2025
•Make: Ford •Model: Fiesta ST •Model Year: 2019 •Engine: 1.6L EcoBoost •Mileage at Incident: 95000 Component Affected: Engine / Cooling System Summary of Problem: Coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber of my 1.6L EcoBoost engine due to a suspected internal engine defect. This iss... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 10, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2025
AC BLOWER STOPPED FUNCTIONING
ENGINE
May 10, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2025
Coolant leaking into Cylinder. Causing overheating. Numerous attempts to fix.
SEAT BELTS
May 28, 2024
Incident date: May 21, 2024
I have a known safety issue with my Tesla model 3. There is a fault in the clips, requiring a filter clip to allow the safety restraint system to work appropriately. Tesla admits this is a known manufacturer fault but still charges 400$ to correct it.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 7, 2023
Incident date: Dec 29, 2022
there’s a recall, and I need it fixed asap, i called mercedes and they said they don’t know when they’ll be able to do it, that it could take “years” ??????
SEAT BELTS
Nov 23, 2022
Incident date: Nov 13, 2022
The driver’s seatbelt failed to properly engage during a high-speed rear-end collision allowing his head and face to strike the steering wheel causing a loss of consciousness and other symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Thus far the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer but it ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 20, 2022
Incident date: Feb 20, 2022
Traveling at 65 MPH in the right-hand lane * Driving Assistance ON * Traffic Sign Assist ON * Speed Limit Adoption ON Staying in the right-hand lane, I pass by an offramp Sudden deceleration to 20 MPH – Phantom braking This has happened twice traveling past the same offramp. Since, I have turned... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 20, 2022
Incident date: Feb 20, 2022
Traveling at 65 MPH in the right-hand lane * Driving Assistance ON * Traffic Sign Assist ON * Speed Limit Adoption ON Staying in the right-hand lane, I pass by an offramp Sudden deceleration to 20 MPH – Phantom braking This has happened twice traveling past the same offramp. Since, I have turned... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 20, 2022
Incident date: Feb 20, 2022
Traveling at 65 MPH in the right-hand lane * Driving Assistance ON * Traffic Sign Assist ON * Speed Limit Adoption ON Staying in the right-hand lane, I pass by an offramp Sudden deceleration to 20 MPH – Phantom braking This has happened twice traveling past the same offramp. Since, I have turned... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Sep 9, 2021
Incident date: Aug 4, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes Benz A220. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the rearview camera screen was blank. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was made aware that NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2021
Incident date: Aug 4, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes Benz A220. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the rearview camera screen was blank. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was made aware that NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 7, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes Benz A220. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2021
Incident date: May 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recal... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aug 5, 2021
Incident date: May 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recal... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 across all model years (2019, 2022).
30
Total Recalls
124
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths