Mercedes-Benz A 220 electrical problems
15 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
11,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
15 of 77 complaints match this topic (19.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 ↗
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…
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Owner report 11404822 · 2021-03-25 (March 25, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A220. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V058000 (COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF WESLEY CHAPEL (2383 WILLOW OAK DR, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544, (813)200-7788) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTAC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11404822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11428577 · 2021-08-10 (August 10, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428577 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11469357 · 2022-06-15 (June 15, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System), 21V990000 (Suspension, Steering), and 22V232000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469357 at NHTSA ↗