Vehicle recall 20V046000 · January 28, 2020
2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220
In certain operating conditions, the rearview camera software may cause a delay in displaying the rearview camera image.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020030018
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz A 220 (2019): 2019
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