Mercedes-Benz A220

Safety Complaint: Windshield Wipers Would Not Turn Off – Mercedes-Benz In October 2025, at approximately 12,000 miles, the windshield wipers on my Mercedes-Benz malfunctioned and would not turn off using the vehicle’s controls. The issue occurred both while driving and while the vehicle was stationary, under normal weather conditions. The malfunction prevented me from maintaining normal control of the windshield wiper system. The wipers continued operating despite my attempts to turn them…

Subject: Recurring SRS Warning and Driver’s Knee-Airbag Fault — 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 I am reporting a potential safety concern involving the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in my 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220. The vehicle developed a recurring SRS/airbag warning. Mercedes-Benz identified diagnostic trouble code B000411, described as a driver’s knee-airbag squib short circuit to ground. During the initial visit, the dealership inspected and reinstalled the component. The warning subsequently…

I am filing a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 equipped with the M260 engine. While driving on a public street, my vehicle experienced an unexpected loss of engine power and stalling. The engine also exhibited significant shaking, misfiring, and activation of the check-engine warning light. The unexpected loss of power while driving created a dangerous situation because I could have been involved in a collision with another vehicle. I was extremely concerned for…

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-220. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V481000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was on back order.

This recall has not been made available in a timely manner, which has resulted in the inability to register my car

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. The following day, 09/19, I attempted to refuel for the first time and found the fuel door stuck shut after one week and four days of ownership.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's door failed to latch as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V481000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was…

My 2021 Mercedes-Benz A220 (M260 2.0L engine) triggered diagnostic fault code P052E, indicating a failure of the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) regulator valve / intake line assembly. 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…

As of June of 2026 i witnessed my thermostat gauge going from cold to Hot in a back and forth motion. 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. Because the vehicle is under warranty i believed parts would be replaced with new parts but as of today August 11th, 2026, the problem continues and has now been reaching the hot meter…

While I was driving the vehicle on the freeway there a single popping noise that sounded to be below the vehicle. Immediately after there was a big trail of white smoke coming from beneath the vehicle. When I was able to pull over and got out of the vehicle there were flames visible and the fire quickly grew.