Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recalls (2019-2022)
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been the subject of 15 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2019 to 2022 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, back over prevention, and equipment.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class scores 78 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 67% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 13% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 15 campaigns span 4 model years of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The single largest affected 1,292,258 vehicles, over communication. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common A-Class problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, involving the exterior lighting.
2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, involving the electrical system, communication, and back over prevention.
2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recalls
9 recalls affect the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, involving the electrical system, communication, and back over prevention.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recalls
13 recalls affect the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, involving the electrical system, back over prevention, and equipment.
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 42,742
- Reported
- Nov 1, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 29, 2024
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V732000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 32
- Reported
- Oct 2, 2023
- Owners notified
- Nov 3, 2023
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. 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 can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.
NHTSA campaign number 23V662000.
Communication
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 242,722
- Reported
- May 20, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2022
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V365000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 126,443
- Reported
- Apr 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jul 15, 2022
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V232000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 38,312
- Reported
- Dec 17, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2022
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V990000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 139
- Reported
- Dec 13, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 22, 2022
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V961000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,467
- Reported
- Jul 2, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jan 7, 2022
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V509000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 343,191
- Reported
- May 14, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2021
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V354000.
Communication
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,292,258
- Reported
- Feb 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 12, 2021
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V058000.
Child Seat
- Affected years
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 231
- Reported
- Jan 29, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 16, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.
Risk: If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.
NHTSA campaign number 21V034000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 26
- Reported
- Dec 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 26, 2021
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V753000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,615
- Reported
- Jul 17, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2020
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V416000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 22
- Reported
- Jan 28, 2020
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2020
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V046000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,222
- Reported
- Sep 27, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2019
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V685000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,051
- Reported
- Apr 18, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 31, 2019
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V314000.
Common questions about Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls
- Does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on record for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class across the 2019 to 2022 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, back over prevention, and equipment.
- How many times has the Mercedes-Benz A-Class been recalled?
- The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has 15 recall campaigns from the 2019 to 2022 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the communication, affecting 1,292,258 vehicles. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
- Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class model year has the most recalls?
- The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has the most, with 13 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz A-Class has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.