The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a missing ISOFIX anchor bar on the right rear seat that prevents a child safety seat from being properly secured in a crash.
The right-side anchoring bar may be absent from the ISOFIX bracket, meaning a child restraint clipped into that position is not actually held in place and can move freely in a collision. On the electronics side, two recalls cover the multimedia and emergency systems. The infotainment software can cause the backup camera display to go black or reboot during use, leaving the driver with no rear view while reversing. The emergency call system on certain vehicles may also be disabled, meaning if a crash occurs, the automatic emergency services notification will not transmit and first responders may not be alerted.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The right-rear child seat ISOFIX anchor bracket may be missing its right-side anchoring bar, preventing secure child seat installation.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
