Mercedes-Benz A 220 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 78 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz A 220 (2019–2021) that have at least 5 complaints. 2019 has the most, with 48. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (22 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All A 220 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 10,000 | 4 | 219 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 20 | — | 10 | 259 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 48 | 12,000 | 14 | 240 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Other or unknown22 22%
- Electrical system22 22%
- Engine18 18%
- Fuel system10 10%
- Back-over prevention (rear camera)9 9.1%
- Transmission and drivetrain7 7.1%
- Air bags6 6.1%
- Steering5 5.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2019: “The car shakes, vibrates and has rough idling. My engines stalls when it is at low rpm. I am afraid that if this is not fixed a fuel leak could occur in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, which could increase the risk of a fire”
NHTSA complaint #11621665, filed 2024-10, 60,000 miles2020: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11695461, filed 2025-102021: “Rear view camera says it is inoperative when I put it in reverse. I understand that a number of Mercedes models have been recalled due to a software issue but the dealer tells me my car is not on the list. The problem I have is identical to the other models. My car should be on the list”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology