2019 Mercedes-benz A220 problems

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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) is the fourth and current generation of the A-Class range of subcompact executive hatchbacks and sedans. It was launched in 2018 as the successor to the W176 A-Class, with sales commencing in March 2018. The available body styles include:

5-door hatchback (W177 model code)
4-door sedan (V177 model code)
4-door long wheelbase sedan (Z177, only sold in China)

Development and launch

The W177 A-Class hatchback officially debuted at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It is based on the front-wheel drive MFA2 (Modular Front Architecture) platform and features front MacPherson struts, and rear torsion beam suspension, though some models are equipped with multi-link rear suspension.

In mid-2020, the production of the North American-market A-Class sedan returned to Rastatt, Germany from the COMPAS plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico to increase the production capacity of the GLB.

The vehicle received a facelift for the 2023 model year.

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Common 2019 Mercedes-benz A220 problems

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the issues in detail:

Transmission Problems: Another common issue reported is transmission problems, which can cause slipping gears, difficulty shifting, or unusual noises while driving. These problems can be caused by worn or damaged components, low transmission fluid levels, or software glitches.

Suspension Issues: The suspension system in the A220 is responsible for ensuring a smooth ride, absorbing shocks and bumps in the road, and keeping the car stable while driving. However, the suspension system can also be a common source of problems, such as clunking sounds while driving, which can cause damage to the steering rack, suspension system, and wheel bearings, requiring replacement and potentially compromising the car's stability and handling.

Steering Rack Issue: Steering rack failure is a common issue in A-Class models built before 2015, which can cause a clunking sound while driving. This problem can cause damage to the steering rack, suspension system, and wheel bearings, requiring replacement and potentially compromising the car's stability and handling.

Failing Camshaft: A-Class models manufactured between July 16th and September 11th, 2015, may have a failing camshaft that could break suddenly and cause an instant loss of power while also damaging other internal components.

Limp Issues: Issues with the automatic gearbox in the Mercedes A-Class can often cause a significant loss of power, causing the car to switch into limp mode. This is often due to wear and tear on the car’s transmission system, or it could be triggered by a fault in the hydroelectric valve body.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter): If the Mercedes A-Class you’re thinking of buying has been used for lots of short excursions, particularly around urban environments with restricted speed limits, then the DPF can become clogged, causing the ECU light to illuminate on the dashboard.

Gearbox Fault: When you’re out on a test drive, ensure that all the gears are functioning properly. Some models made in 2015 suffer from a fragile camshaft which can cause loss of power.

Oil Leaks: Leaking oil from a faulty O-Ring is a problem that is known to affect diesel versions of the A-Class manufactured in between 2012 and 2015.

Clunking when Turning Right: Cars manufactured in 2015 are known to suffer from an issue with a bearing in the steering rack that causes a noise when turning right. If a bearing becomes damaged, the chances are you will also have to replace the rear suspension, wheel bearings, and the trailing arms too.

ECU: One of the major problems you might face with a Mercedes A-Class is a problem with the ECU, where it turns itself off the moment it comes on – or it simply becomes unresponsive. You’ll need to replace the unit to solve this issue.

Starting Problems: Another weak point in the Mercedes A-Class is the starter motor. This is known to fail, especially in older models, with the electronic component wearing out. Should the car take a long time to start, or not start at all – then it’s probably worth avoiding for this common fault.

Overall, these common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 can be frustrating and expensive for owners. Regular maintenance and check-ups can help prevent some of these issues, but it's essential to be aware of them when considering purchasing this car.

Is an A220 a good car?

The A-Class packs tons of goodness and features in a small package. Small cars—especially small sedans—seem to be in peril.

How reliable is a 2019 A-Class?

How Reliable Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class? The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a slightly above-average predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five.

Is there a recall on Mercedes 2019 A220?

(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. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. You'll need your car's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to know for sure.

Why was Mercedes A220 discontinued?

Mercedes-Benz made a statement saying that the decision to axe the A-Class was compatible with its continuous effort to streamline its product offering plan. The CLA will continue to be available for the time being.

2019 Mercedes-benz A220 complaints

The NHTSA has received 0 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2019 Mercedes-benz A220.

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2019 Mercedes-benz A220 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the 2019 Mercedes-benz A220.

2023-11-01

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

2022-05-20

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Summary: 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.
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 MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

2022-04-08

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

2021-12-17

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

2021-12-13

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

2021-07-02

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

2021-05-14

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary: 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."
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.

2021-02-05

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

2020-12-04

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

2020-07-17

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

2020-01-28

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

2019-09-27

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

2019-04-18

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

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