5 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz A 220, across model years 2019–2022. Every recall repair is free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your A 220 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Mercedes-Benz A 220 model years, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (46).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Mercedes-Benz A 220 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 46 |
| 2020 | 5 | 20 |
| 2021 | 3 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Mercedes-Benz recalls certain 2020-2026 GLA/GLB models due to potential driver door lock failure causing vehicle rollaway. Owners must contact dealers for free door lock replacement.
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a rearview camera software error that may reduce driver rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for a free software update.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a faulty eCall system that may prevent emergency contacts during accidents. Owners must update software via OTA or dealer to fix the issue.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with backup camera software that may show blank images, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA update by June 2021.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a faulty eCall system that may send emergency responders to the wrong location after a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners can get a free software update from dealers or over-the-air.
When the Mercedes-Benz A 220 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz A 220; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 5 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Mercedes-Benz A 220, covering model years 2019–2022. The most recent was issued Jul 24, 2026 (Latches/Locks/Linkages).
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Back Over Prevention (2), Electrical System (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Mercedes-Benz dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Mercedes-Benz to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.