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Mercedes-Benz A 220Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Problems

Complaints
48filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
14campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 15 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system (10) and engine (9). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 miles. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 240 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns and 116 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (2), Suspension (2), Brakes (1), Electronic stability control (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “The sun roof not working since 2023 The roller shade needs to be replaced very BAD design . I took to the dealer to diagnose the problem cost me $200.0 to diagnose no money back I thought it was an electronic issue not because used very cheap rolling shades very under used accessories. Yes I can drive the car paid probably $4,000 for sunroof does not work.”

NHTSA complaint #11631301, filed 2024-12

Electrical system: “The moonroof is not working properly the shade part gets stuck and won’t open completely it gets to certain point and stop and shade part bunches up. I have noticed all lot of owners online with this same A220 2019 make and model and year are having the same issues. I taken it Mercedes and was told it’s no longer under warranty and that it would cost me $265 just if diagnosed.”

NHTSA complaint #11580830, filed 2024-04

Engine: “Engine misfiring. The cylinder needs to be replaced which causes the fuel-air mixture not to operate correctly. I see a recall for the issue for the 2019-2020 A class Mercedes but my VIN number does not appear to be associated. Please see the recall below: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 21V961000 Report Date: DEC 12, 2021”

NHTSA complaint #11499584, filed 2022-12

Fuel system: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,344 and 59,000 miles.

36%0–1018%10–2518%25–5018%50–759%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2019202020212022202320241020252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A220 FWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic243528$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 14 recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 240 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 240 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz A 220

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20211010,0004—29—Not enough data
202020—10—28—Rising
20194812,00014—28Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Mercedes-Benz A 220 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 have?

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 15 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system with 10.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 (A220, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,344 and 59,000 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.