2020 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Severe
4

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 2025

There was a rear camera recall in 2022 which I had fixed they did a software upgrade. The EXACT same issue has returned . It’s really dangerous when b...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

My 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 experienced the same defect described in NHTSA Recall 21V961000 (fuel injector leakage and potential fire hazard). In Marc...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jul 2025

August 2024 the dealership had my vehicle for over a month for major engine repairs after the motor mount snapped on the freeway and since then I only...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jul 2025

My 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has experienced a recurring and extremely dangerous transmission malfunction beginning around 15,000 miles and continuin...

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jul 2025

August 2024 Engine mount broke and almost crashed my car the dealership did this: Rear engine support replace Remove/install complete wheel Engine...

Electrical System Crash
Jul 2025

The rear camera is experiencing failure. It blacks out when reversing and I'm unable to see my surroundings. There is an active recall for my vehicl...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Feb 2025

I used the factory installed remote start via the Mercedes me app, and within a couple of minutes the car was in flames.

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2025

Vehicle makes popping/clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Is worse when vehicle is cold. Causes rough driving.

Power Train
Jan 2025

The drivetrain/shaft is causing rumbling in the vehicle when accelerating and decelerating, typically around highway speeds. after more investigation...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2024

I was driving and I got coolant error on my dashboard. It came and then off. I pulled over and nothing seemed wrong with my engine. I restarted and...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has 18 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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