2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
12,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 45 complaints (31.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.7% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 6.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 14; Electrical System: 10; Engine: 8; Air Bags: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Steering: 2; Suspension: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 34 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2019: 4; 2020: 1; 2021: 6; 2022: 8; 2023: 9; 2024: 10; 2025: 4; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11267637 · 2019-10-10 (October 10, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A220. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE GEAR DISPLAY INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO FLAGSHIP MOTOR CARS OF LYNNFIELD (NORTH 385 BROADWAY RTE 1, LYNNFIELD, MA) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,344 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11470964 · 2022-06-25 (June 25, 2022)
My A220 has numerous problems starting the airbag failure light comes on very often which I took in for a repair - Mercedes of downtown stated they fixed but it still has the airbag failure light appearing every now and again. The second issue that keeps happening is what I believe is a transmission failure, the first time I bought the car I noticed it kept jolting when accelerating and or going up a hill. I was quite scared because I had a ford focus that did the same thing and would die on me all the time. This A220 has the same exact joltin…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11470964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501844 · 2023-01-15 (January 15, 2023)
Failed Cylinder head. Car diagnostic completed. The issue will cause the engine to stall in traffic and have acceleration issues.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501844 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11621664 · 2024-10-24 (October 24, 2024)
The car shakes, vibrates and has rough idling. My engines stalls when it is at low rpm. I am afraid that if this is not fixed a fuel leak could occur in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, which could increase the risk of a fire
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11621664 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11258636 · 2019-09-27 (September 27, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES A220. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING INDICATOR FAILED TO OPERATE. WHILE DRIVING 50 TO 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM CHANGING LANES. AN ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAVING THE ROAD. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED WITH A LOUD NOISE AND CANCELED THE LANE CHANGE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ROAD MARKINGS WERE SOLID LINES AND THAT WAS LIKELY WHY THE RO…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631621 · 2024-12-19 (December 19, 2024)
The tow hook and strap used when necessary to tow a car and that is stowed under the car or behind the rear bumper and accessed through a small door on the bumper spontaneously deployed while I was driving. It flew up against the side of the car, causing minor damage, damaged and partially dislodged the rear bumper, and the hook embedded in the right rear tire, causing it to go flat. I am waiting to learn whether there is additional damage to the underside of the car such as to a brake line. The parts are available for inspection. This is not a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11631621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11449312 · 2022-01-28 (January 28, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V990000 (Steering, Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11449312 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11621665 · 2024-10-24 (October 24, 2024)
The car shakes, vibrates and has rough idling. My engines stalls when it is at low rpm. I am afraid that if this is not fixed a fuel leak could occur in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, which could increase the risk of a fire
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11621665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11240251 · 2019-07-29 (July 29, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A220. WHILE AT A FUEL STATION WITH THE ENGINE WAS POWERED OFF, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND A TECHNICIAN CAME OUT AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE TERMINAL, WAITED A FEW SECONDS, RECONNECTED THE CABLE, AND WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANNAPOLIS (1920 FOREST DR, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401, [phone removed]) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS R…
Owner-reported narrative. 738 miles reported. Look up ODI 11240251 at NHTSA ↗