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2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recall

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Recall service at Mercedes-Benz of Tampa in Tampa, FL

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Recall Summary

22 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Structure

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 21V197000 · 15,096 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoram

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Structure2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 21V197000 · 15,096 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Communication Software2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 21V072000 · 58 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Communication Module1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Tire1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V753000 · 26 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. Certain labels containing important information such as tire pressure may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

If the tires are inflated to an incorrect tire pressure, the tires may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for the labels and apply them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

AC Drain Hose1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V416000 · 3,615 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 vehicles. The air conditioning condensation drain hose may not be installed properly. This may allow water to enter the driver and passenger foot wells and the center tunnel area, potentially damaging certain electrical components.

Consequence

Water entering electrical components, can result in malfunctions of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), failure to start, activation of the limp-home mode while driving, and an impairment of other features, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose installation, correcting it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070013.

Backup Camera1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V046000 · 22 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. In certain operating conditions, the rearview camera software may cause a delay in displaying the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, Rearview Mirrors.

Consequence

A delayed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030018.

Air Bag1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V685000 · 2,215 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 26, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.

Brake Pedal1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V314000 · 1,051 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 A220 and A220 4MATIC vehicles. Due to improper welding, the pedal plate may bend, impairing the operation of the brake pedal.

Consequence

Impaired operation of the brake pedal may increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welding of the brake pedal, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019050002.

Sunroof1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V912000 · 13 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

Consequence

Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed February 13, 2019, to notify owners of the issue. A second letter will be sent once the repair is available. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Seat1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V132000 · 8 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back. As a result, the child seat anchorage point (top tether) on the center positon of the rear seat may be covered and inaccessible for use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.

Consequence

If the upper anchorage point is covered, the child seat will not be able to be secured as intended in the center position of the rear seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2019030003.

Seat Belt1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V585000 · 3,435 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt may be loose.

Consequence

The seatbelt for a passenger seated in the rear middle seating position might not be properly secured, which could increase the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080010.

Fusebox1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V672000 · 47 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA250 vehicles. The engine compartment fusebox may come loose over time, potentially damaging fuses and disrupting certain vehicle functions such as engine, power steering assist, electronic stability control (ESP), and Active Brake Assist.

Consequence

A loss of engine operation, power steering assist, ESP system, or Active Brake Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fusebox mounting and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 29, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110007.

Transmission1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21V033000 · 4 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.

Consequence

If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Software2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Corrective Action

Other4

FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 21V072000 · 58 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

Corrective Action

Door Lock1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V219000 · 5 vehicles affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The right side door locks may not have been properly manufactured. As a result, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from outside of the vehicle.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened from the outside, it could increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door locks, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

NHTSA recall information identifies 19 recalls involving Structure, Communication Software, Communication Module, Tire, AC Drain Hose, Backup Camera, Air Bag, Brake Pedal, Sunroof, Seat, Seat Belt, Fusebox, Transmission, Software, Other, and Door Lock components.
The VIN determines which campaigns apply to a specific vehicle.

How do I check if my 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has an open recall?

You can check the VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
Mercedes-Benz of Tampa can confirm open campaigns and explain the required remedy.

How much does a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall repair cost?

A 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized dealer.
Manufacturer safety recall remedies are performed at no charge to the owner.

Can an independent shop fix a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall?

No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
Factory-trained technicians follow the repair instructions supplied by Mercedes-Benz.

Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open remedy can support a smoother trade-in review; visit our trade-in page.
Mercedes-Benz of Tampa can check the VIN before you discuss your vehicle's next step.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Protect Your Safety

NHTSA recall records describe risks that should not be ignored. A deteriorating front-panel bond could allow a panel to detach and create a road hazard. Communication-module concerns could disable Emergency Call or send responders to the wrong location. Other records describe possible water damage to electrical components, a delayed rearview-camera image, an airbag that may not deploy properly, a bending brake pedal, incorrect tire information, or impaired access through a door. Waiting can leave a safety-related condition unresolved. Mercedes-Benz of Tampa can check your VIN and explain whether any listed remedy applies to your vehicle.

Authorized Tampa Expertise

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa provides authorized recall service for drivers in Tampa, FL, and nearby communities. Factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools to identify open campaigns and follow Mercedes-Benz repair procedures. When a remedy requires replacement or correction, the dealership uses OEM parts and completes the manufacturer repair at no charge to the owner. This specialized process is important because recall work is defined by the manufacturer, not by an independent repair estimate. Contact Mercedes-Benz of Tampa at 813-543-8419 or schedule an appointment online.

Start With a Free VIN Check

Begin by locating your vehicle identification number and asking Mercedes-Benz of Tampa to check it for open recalls. Bring the vehicle to the dealership so the team can perform any applicable remedy. Schedule service even if you are unsure whether a previous owner completed a repair or whether a notice applies, because the VIN check is free. The service team can review the result, answer questions, and arrange the correct next step. Protect your time and safety by schedule service today, or call 813-543-8419 for assistance.