AI DamageMercedes-Benz A 220 4matic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz A 220 4matic across 4 model years: 4 owner complaints and 56 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 75% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (75% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 59.
- Engine: 2 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Air bags: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 59 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 8 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle developed a recurring SRS/airbag warning. Mercedes-Benz identified diagnostic trouble code B000411, described as a driverâs knee-airbag squib short circuit to ground. During the initial visit, the dealership inspected and reinstalled the component. The warning subsequently returned.
I recently bought a used 2022 Mercedes A220 and brought it to a dealership on 09/18 to address a recall notice; I was informed the recall remains pending and cannot be resolved until around November 2026.
Failure of this valve disrupts crankcase pressure, causing unmetered air intake, lean-running conditions, and engine hesitation/stalling risks. Mercedes-Benz issued a 15-year/150,000-mile extended warranty campaign for this exact PCV failure on M274 engines, but has excluded M260 engines despite identical failure…
This rising in temperature on the thermostat gauge has happened during acceleration above 45mph, sitting idle with AC on, and while sitting idle after only about 10 mins of car being powered on and in motion.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Noises in the steering column area when steering. See example file in the attachments area
- Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations
- Complaint Intermittent shift feel or thud/clunk noise perceived, such as a brief jerk or transmission…
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner
- Complaint Customers may report one or more of the following
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Complaint The following most common complaints may be observed
- Complaint 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.