2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Engine Problems

“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”

“I am filing a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 equipped with the M260 engine. While driving on a public street, my vehicle experienced an unexpected loss of engine power and stalling. The engine also exhibited significant shaking, misfiring, and activation of the check-engine warning light. The unexpected loss of power while driving created a dangerous situation because I could have been involved in a collision with another vehicle. I was extremely concerned for my safety and the safety of other motorists. …”

“I have had numerous issues with my 2019 A220. At 92k mi my cylinder head had to be replaced. My check engine light came on and they said there was a cylinder head leak. At 108k miles I had to have it replaced yet again because my car lost power driving uphill when shifting between 4th and 5th gear. Now at 112k mi the check engine light came on and sure enough they need to replace all 4 ignition coils… Additionally, I have issues with my air vents. They will frequently send air out of a section I have turned off (ex. turn air on my upper body and it sends air to my feet instead). …”

“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle erroneously reduced speed to 12 MPH with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact stated that the engine check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and PCV and purge valve and other unknown valves were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and a software updated was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed another software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”