Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 24, 202626V481000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors lockA vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V481000
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| Oct 2, 202323V662000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsIncorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V662000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: A 220, A 220 4matic, A220. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 50 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 50 |
| Engine | 2 | 50 |
| Suspension | 1 | 25 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A 220 4MATIC, A-Class.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Unknown or other
“Sunroof shattered while driving on interstate.”
Other Mercedes-Benz A-Class model years
- 20222 recalls4 complaints
- 20214 recalls11 complaints
- 202010 recalls21 complaints
- 201914 recalls48 complaints
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2022 C-Class9 recalls26 complaints
- 2022 E-Class8 recalls23 complaints
- 2022 Sprinter7 recalls49 complaints
- 2022 GLE-Class11 recalls70 complaints
- 2022 GLC-Class2 recalls64 complaints
- 2022 S-Class10 recalls46 complaints
- 2022 Metris5 recalls9 complaints
- 2022 CLS-Class6 recalls3 complaints
- 2022 GLS-Class10 recalls17 complaints
- 2022 GLA-Class2 recalls5 complaints
- 2022 AMG GT6 recalls2 complaints
- 2022 G-Class6 recalls4 complaints
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The most recent, 26V481000 (reported July 24, 2026), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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