2022 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220
2 recalls, 7 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
23V662000 Oct 2, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Eq... Read more
Consequence
Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 26, 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 qui... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 26, 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 qui... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 26, 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 qui... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Sep 23, 2024
Incident date: Sep 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and hesitated, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart but was unable to ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Feb 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
The update that you required for Auto Steer has made the car undrivable. I get a written and audible warning IMMEDIATELY when I engage Auto Steer. Literally within 2 seconds. I always keep my hands on the wheel, lightly, while I drive on the highway. Anything short of a death grip on the wheel cause... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
WHEN THIS VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE GARAGE THE ODOR OF GASOLINE FILLS THE GARAGE. WHEN THIS VEHICLE IS PARKED OUTSIDE THE ODOR OF GASOLINE DISSAPPEARS.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
My Transmission Temp light goes on when I am in slow traffic going on an uphill road. I need to pull over and let it cool down, This has happen in Mountains in Colorado , So it is cold outside. Both times i need to get a tow due to the fact there are no places to pull over on single lane road. it ta... 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