Model year 2019 · Subcompact Cars
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class at 28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 50 owner complaints for this model year.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as A 220, A 220 4MATIC.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 14 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, newest first.
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock
NHTSA 26V481000 Reported Jul 24, 2026
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 310,667 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Pads and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V732000 Reported Nov 1, 2023
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Pads; Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual
- Units affected
- 42,742 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V365000 Reported May 20, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. See Recall Schedule)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Communication: Auto crash notification
- Units affected
- 242,722 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
- Risk
- A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Display function
NHTSA 22V232000 Reported Apr 8, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022060007)
- Units affected
- 126,443 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V990000 Reported Dec 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022070009)
- Components
- Suspension: Front; Steering
- Units affected
- 38,312 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
- Risk
- Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V961000 Reported Dec 13, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022030003)
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail; Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Injectors
- Units affected
- 139 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Headlights
NHTSA 21V509000 Reported Jul 2, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021120011)
- Units affected
- 1,467 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V354000 Reported May 14, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021050012)
- Components
- Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera; Electrical system: Software
- Units affected
- 343,191 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V058000 Reported Feb 5, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021020025)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Communication: Auto crash notification
- Units affected
- 1,292,258 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment: Other: Labels and 1 more component
NHTSA 20V753000 Reported Dec 4, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021020019)
- Components
- Equipment: Other: Labels; Tires
- Units affected
- 26 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. Certain labels containing important information such as tire pressure may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- If the tires are inflated to an incorrect tire pressure, the tires may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for the labels and apply them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020019.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system
NHTSA 20V416000 Reported Jul 17, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020070013)
- Units affected
- 3,615 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. The air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly. This may allow water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area, potentially damaging certain electrical components.
- Risk
- Water entering electrical components, can result in malfunctions of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), failure to start, activation of the limp-home mode while driving, and an impairment of other features, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation, correcting it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070013.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 20V046000 Reported Jan 28, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020030018)
- Units affected
- 22 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. In certain operating conditions, the rearview camera software may cause a delay in displaying the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030018.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module
NHTSA 19V685000 Reported Sep 27, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019100001)
- Units affected
- 2,222 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Pedals and linkages
NHTSA 19V314000 Reported Apr 18, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019050002)
- Units affected
- 1,051 (estimate)
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. Due to improper welding, the pedal plate may bend, impairing the operation of the brake pedal.
- Risk
- Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welding of the brake pedal, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019050002.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class owner complaints
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
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