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Mercedes-Benz A 220Model year report

2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
10campaigns 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (8) and other or unknown (5). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 259 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 137 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On 2/27/22 when I pressed the start button the digital panel tripped off. All the warning messages were on and no response. No start. When the dealer of MB of Pembroke Pines made a diagnostics they Said that the transmission software don’t communicate with the CPU of the system. This is serious safety issue because what if is happened while the car is running in a highway? Or in an intersection? I’m scare.”

NHTSA complaint #11454647, filed 2022-03

Engine: “While stopped at a red light, my 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 unexpectedly shut off and shifted into Neutral without warning. All warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, and a message instructed me to release the brake and restart the engine. The vehicle restarted, but this has now happened twice. The check engine light remains illuminated most of the time. This unexpected engine shutdown creates a safety hazard because the vehicle loses power unexpectedly while in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753098, filed 2026-07

Other or unknown: “My 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has experienced a recurring and extremely dangerous transmission malfunction beginning around 15,000 miles and continuing through 75,000 miles. While driving on both highways and main streets, the car would suddenly stall and shift itself into neutral. A warning message would appear on the dash saying “Cannot reverse – take to dealer.” The gas pedal would become unresponsive, and although I would try to shift back into Drive, the car would not move. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674152, filed 2025-07

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “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 2025-10

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.

2021202220232024202582026
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 2020 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 10 recalls for the 2020 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. 259 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 259 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 8.

Has the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 get?

The EPA rates the 2020 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.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.