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This page covers 13 recalls and 43 owner complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220.
Complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 spread across several systems, with the electrical system drawing the most reports. Owners describe a range of electrical faults, warning lights illuminating unexpectedly, systems cycling off, and in a few cases the car stalling and refusing to restart reliably. Engine complaints are the next most common, with owners reporting stalling, loss of power during acceleration or gear changes, and in some cases recurring fuel pump failures. A handful of owners also report the automatic emergency braking activating on its own at highway speeds without any apparent obstacle. Airbag-related complaints round out the top three reported systems. One isolated report describes a tow hook assembly detaching while driving and puncturing a rear tire, though that appears to be a single account rather than a pattern other owners echo.
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Total Complaints
By System
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 has 13 recalls, the most serious involving a brake pedal plate that can bend and reduce braking ability, a corroding front axle carrier that can cause loss of steering control, and a fuel injector leak that raises the risk of an engine fire.
Water intrusion from a misrouted air conditioning drain hose rounds out the more urgent mechanical concerns: if water reaches certain electrical components, it can trigger airbag system malfunctions, prevent the car from starting, or force it into limp-home mode. The driver's front airbag module may also not be properly secured, meaning it might not deploy correctly in a crash. Three recalls affect rear visibility: the backup camera can display a black screen, fail to show an image at all, or take long enough to load that a driver is already moving before the view appears. On lighting, LED headlights on some vehicles may have been set to the wrong angle during a prior repair, reducing road illumination at night. Two separate recalls cover the emergency call system, which can either fail to connect to emergency services or send responders to the wrong location after a crash. A label recall covers missing tire pressure information, and a separate recall notes that some vehicles lack the tool needed to check rear brake pad wear.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Your vehicle may lack an inspection gauge for checking rear brake pad wear, and your owner's manual might not explain how to use it. This prevents you from monitoring brake pad condition as required.
What the fix does
A dealer will install an inspection gauge and provide updated manual information about using it at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error in the communication module's SIM card can prevent mobile network connection, which disables the emergency call (eCall) system.
What the fix does
The communication module software will be updated at no cost through an over-the-air update or by a dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error prevents the rearview camera from displaying the backup image on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost to restore the backup image display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The integral carrier supporting the front axle may corrode and fail, potentially affecting vehicle handling.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the integral carrier and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Manufacturing debris may be trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a repair, causing them to not meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the LED headlights at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to go black or restart after startup, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying properly.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the multimedia system software, or you can receive the update over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Labels containing important tire pressure information may not have been installed on certain vehicles, causing non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect for missing labels and install them as needed at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly, allowing water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and center tunnel, potentially damaging electrical components.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation and correct it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rearview camera software may delay displaying the camera image in certain driving conditions, preventing the camera from working as required.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost to restore proper image display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The driver's side front airbag module may not be properly bolted down, potentially causing it to move or detach during deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Improper welding on the brake pedal plate can cause it to bend, which may prevent the brake pedal from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal welding and replace the pedal if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.