2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Reliability Score: 8.6 out of 10

80 NHTSA Complaints

4 Recalls

2 Fire Reports

3 Crash Reports

Data covers 2 NHTSA model names

A-CLASSAMG A35

Reliability Score

8.6 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar compacts

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 25 powertrain complaints. A typical compact fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 56.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall25 complaints against about 56 for similar vehicles

8.6

Last three years16 complaints against about 35 for similar vehicles

8.5

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced5 complaints against about 21 for similar vehicles

9.3

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year

20198.6
20208.5
20219.0
20228.9

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

M260

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 188 hp

78 complaints 19.5 per year Gasoline

2 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

engine

safety systems

other

fuel system

Same engine used in

MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class (2020-2025)MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class (2021-2025)MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class (2020-2025)

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Unidentified Engine

2 complaints 2.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

other

electrical

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 26 owner complaints

Engine: 21 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 19 owner complaints

Fuel System: 11 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

On a used 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (26), the engine (21) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (19). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class about the electrical system.
Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class about the engine.
Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class about the fuel system.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Recalls (4)

26V481000Jul 24, 2026serious

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

22V365000May 20, 2022serious

Electrical System

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.

21V354000May 14, 2021serious

Back Over Prevention

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."

21V034000Jan 29, 2021serious

Child Seat

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.

Alternatives in Compact

2 engines / 81 complaints

7 engines / 418 complaints

Audi

2022-2025

9.2/10

3 engines / 26 complaints

2 engines / 322 complaints

2 engines / 30 complaints

3 engines / 116 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class complaints?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems.

Is the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have?

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints on file for the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the A-Class have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 80 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.