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Mercedes-Benz A 220Model year report

2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (3) and other or unknown (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 219 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 120 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 4 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While driving my lease vehicle on two separate days, it completely shut down while in motion with no prior warning. The first incident occurred while crossing a MAX train intersection in downtown Portland. The engine stopped mid intersection, emitted a strong mechanical odor, ticking noises began, and dashboard alerts appeared. I could not restart or shift the vehicle into neutral. It was stuck, blocking the intersection. Although hazard lights were flashing, the vehicle appeared completely undamaged, so other drivers didn’t realize it was disabled. …”

NHTSA complaint #11660206, filed 2025-05

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “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”

NHTSA complaint #11590984, filed 2024-05

Other or unknown: “there’s a recall, and I need it fixed asap, i called mercedes and they said they don’t know when they’ll be able to do it, that it could take “years” ??????”

NHTSA complaint #11500556, filed 2023-01

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 miles.

0%0–10100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2021320222023202420252026
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 2021 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 automatic253629$2,850

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

Recall details for the 2021 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. 219 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 219 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 3.

Has the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 (A220, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 25 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.