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2019 Mercedes Benz A 220

Based on reports from 59 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

202

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 59 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 13 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

10 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 10K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other13 (22%)

Electrical10 (17%)

Engine7 (12%)

Fuel System6 (10%)

Airbags5 (8%)

Steering2 (3%)

Suspension2 (3%)

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar1 (2%)

2019 Mercedes Benz A 220: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

19V314000May 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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.

19V685000Oct 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

20V046000Apr 2020

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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."

20V416000Aug 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

20V753000Mar 2021

TIRES

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."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mercedes Benz A 220 Model Years

2022 2021 2020 2019

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2019 Mercedes Benz A 220: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220 is related to the electrical, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220 reliable?

The 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220 has 59 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 220 has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mercedes Benz A 220 problems start?

Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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How is this different from Carfax?

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