The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 586,144 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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…
BACK OVER PREVENTION21V3540002021-05-14343,191 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
CHILD SEAT21V0340002021-01-29231 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2
POWER TRAIN
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
ENGINE
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
SEAT BELTS
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This is a formal notification regarding my vehicle that I purchased at house of imports on february 27, 2021. A mercedes benz a-class 220 year 2021, vin #[REDACTED]. Shortly after purchase I experienced several safety concerns about the vehicle. The first and main concern are while driving vehicle…”
“This is a formal notification regarding my vehicle that I purchased at house of imports on february 27, 2021. A mercedes benz a-class 220 year 2021, vin #[REDACTED]. Shortly after purchase I experienced several safety concerns about the vehicle. The first and main concern are while driving vehicle…”
“While driving my lease vehicle on two separate days, it completely shut down while in motion with no prior warning. The first incident occurred while crossing a max train intersection in downtown portland. The engine stopped mid intersection, emitted a strong mechanical odor, ticking noises began,…”
“While driving my lease vehicle on two separate days, it completely shut down while in motion with no prior warning. The first incident occurred while crossing a max train intersection in downtown portland. The engine stopped mid intersection, emitted a strong mechanical odor, ticking noises began,…”
“While driving my lease vehicle on two separate days, it completely shut down while in motion with no prior warning. The first incident occurred while crossing a max train intersection in downtown portland. The engine stopped mid intersection, emitted a strong mechanical odor, ticking noises began,…”
“Rear view camera says it is inoperative when I put it in reverse. I understand that a number of mercedes models have been recalled due to a software issue but the dealer tells me my car is not on the list. The problem I have is identical to the other models. My car should be on the list”
“There’s a recall, and I need it fixed asap, I called mercedes and they said they don’t know when they’ll be able to do it, that it could take “yearsâ€� ??????”
“The driver’s seatbelt failed to properly engage during a high-speed rear-end collision allowing his head and face to strike the steering wheel causing a loss of consciousness and other symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Thus far the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer but…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 as of
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