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Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN Number Check

Enter a Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

About the Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz has sold the A-Class in the US since the 2019 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns and 82 owner complaints. The 2019 has the most complaints of any model year (46). EPA rates it at 25–29 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2019–2022
EPA classSubcompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns16
Owner complaints82 at NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz A-Class photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Mercedes-Benz A-Class at a glance

One generation in the data, 2019–2022: 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 82 owner complaints.

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A-Class
2019–2022Subcompact Cars
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2019–2022)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20192022
2019–2022

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

PlatformMFA2
EPA combined mpg25–29
NHTSA recalls16

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2019–2022

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2019–2020), automated manual/dual-clutch (2020–2022)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (26)Engine and cooling (21)Fuel system (12)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 82 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · A-ClassWDD3G4EB?KW······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A220, built in Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which A-Class model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 16 campaigns on file for A-Class model years 2019–2022, and the 2019 shows up in more of them than any other year (14), ahead of the 2020 (10). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2019
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Mercedes-Benz A-Class owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2019 and 2020 hold 67 of the 82 complaints, or 82%. Tap any bar or generation.

82NHTSA complaints, 2019–2022
3mention a crash
2mention a fire
3injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearA-Class: 82 complaints · most for the 2019 (46)

Top complaint areas · A-Class

Mentions in 82 complaints, 2019–2022.

Electrical system26
Engine and cooling21
Fuel system12
Rear camera / back-over prevention9
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)7
Air bags6
Crashes 3Fires 2Injuries 3

2019–2022

NHTSA data summary

The 2019 is the outlier. On its own it has 46 of the W177’s 82 complaints (56%), more than any other A-Class model year, and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (26 mentions), then engine and cooling (21).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

A-Class complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every A-Class version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

82complaints, 2019–2022
3mention a crash
2mention a fire
3injuries reported
Most complaints: 2019 (46), 2020 (21), 2021 (11)
46’1921’2011’21

2019 · 46 complaints

Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0

Unknown or other14
Electrical system11
Engine9
Air bags5
Fuel/propulsion system4

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

A-Class CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 11 A-Class versions for model years 2019–2022. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 309 g/mi (2021). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

A-Class2019–2022

25–29 mpg · CO₂ 309–360 g/mi

2022
28combined MPG
312CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,950EPA yearly fuel cost
5/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
6/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2022: A220 4matic · Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 28 MPG · 312 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
25030035040045020202019 · Gas: 3132020 · Gas: 3132021 · Gas: 3092022 · Gas: 312
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

A-Class vs Audi A3 vs BMW 2 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2019–2022. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the A-Class, against 10 for the Audi A3 and 8 for the BMW 2 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Model years 2019–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
16
NHTSA owner complaints
82
EPA combined mpg
25–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 26
  2. Engine and cooling 21
  3. Fuel system 12

Audi A3

Model years 2019–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
10
NHTSA owner complaints
41
EPA combined mpg
25–32
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 20
  2. Electrical system 7
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 5

BMW 2 Series

Model years 2019–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
8
NHTSA owner complaints
27
EPA combined mpg
21–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 8
  2. Exterior lighting 4
  3. Engine and cooling 3

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an A-Class

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Mercedes-Benz A-Class (fourth generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The A-Class compact sedan carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and inside the trunk lid. A B-pillar label between the front and rear doors is also present on most configurations.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN questions

Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2019 leads with 46, ahead of the 2020 (21) and 2021 (11). Those first two alone make up 82% of the 82 A-Class complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz A-Class had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 16 vehicle campaigns for model years 2019–2022, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls are high risk?

19V-685 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 21V-961. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2019–2022 A-Class at 25–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class compare with the Audi A3 and BMW 2 Series on recalls?

For 2019–2022 models the A-Class has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Audi A3 has 10, the BMW 2 Series 8. Complaints run 82, 41 and 27 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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