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This page covers 9 recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220.
Electrical system complaints lead the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 owner reports, followed by a handful of engine-related issues. On the electrical side, owners describe recurring backup camera failures where the camera cuts out or displays a degraded image, and at least one report describes fuel injector leaks creating circuit faults. Engine complaints include a broken engine mount discovered at relatively low mileage that required multiple drivetrain components to be replaced, and a separate pattern of the transmission abruptly shifting into neutral while driving, accompanied by a dash warning blocking reverse, something owners report happening repeatedly across a wide mileage range. A smaller number of owners also note a drivetrain rumble during acceleration and deceleration at highway speeds.
17
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 has 9 recalls, the most serious involving front suspension corrosion that can cause the front axle carrier to fail and result in total loss of steering control, and a fuel injector leak that can cause a fire near hot engine components.
On the safety equipment side, the driver's front airbag module may not be properly secured, which can cause it to misfire or fail to deploy correctly in a crash. There are also two separate eCall system recalls: one where the emergency notification system may be disabled and fail to connect to a call center, and another where it may transmit the wrong vehicle location to emergency responders. Both issues delay help after a serious crash.
Visibility concerns appear in a few forms. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a prior repair, reducing how far they illuminate the road ahead. The backup camera can display a black screen or fail to show a rearview image at all due to software faults in the infotainment system.
Rounding out the list, the rear brake pads may be missing the inspection gauge needed to check their wear, and the owner's manual may lack instructions for doing so, meaning worn pads could go unnoticed until braking performance suffers.
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What can fail
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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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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.