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Model year 2021 · Mercedes-Benz

2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A 220, A 220 4MATIC, AMG A35.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V481000July 24, 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
22V365000May 20, 2022Communication › Auto Crash Notification
21V354000May 14, 2021Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V034000January 29, 2021Child Seat

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Child Seat (1) · Communication (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V481000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2026
Owner notification
September 18, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
310,667 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Not reported – May 18, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
A 220, A 220 4MATIC, AMG A35

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V481000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V365000Manufacturer no. See Recall Schedule

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2022
Owner notification
July 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
242,722 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Not reported – February 18, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
A 220, AMG A35

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V365000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V354000Manufacturer no. 2021050012

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
May 14, 2021
Owner notification
June 28, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
343,191 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A 220, AMG A35

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V354000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V034000Manufacturer no. 2021020004

Child Seat

Report received by NHTSA
January 29, 2021
Owner notification
March 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
231 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A 220, AMG A35

Components: Child Seat; Child Seat › Vehicle Latch Anchor

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V034000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 27, 2026.