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2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
25%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 25% of the 20 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“I went to OffLease Only to purchase a vehicle and when I got there it was already a hot day which is expected because it was summer time but I didn't expect to be there for that long. The inventory is 800+ which means you're searching for a while before coming across anything. When we finally got done and went to finance I was just ready to go. I didn't realize how high the interest rate was especially compared to my previous loan. My credit was run an extensive amount of times also. Just found out the accident the vehicle was in is now causing issues to the car and it's value. …”

NHTSA complaint #11542951, filed 2023-09

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
2020525%
20191531%

Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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