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2019 Mercedes Benz A 250

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

15

13 current

Combined

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,573

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2026364 · manufacturer campaign 7291007

24 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2026 · C 2019–2026 · Cla 2019–2026 · Cle 2019–2026 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to automatically engage the parking brake and/or the auto park feature when the door is opened. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away. Note: This problem could also cause the radio and/or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle.

Why it matters

A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-side door lock.

36,862 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2022263 · manufacturer campaign 5498816

20 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2022 · Amg 2019–2022 · Cla 2019–2022 · Class 2019–2022 · and 10 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.

Why it matters

If the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

49,728 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022177 · manufacturer campaign 5496316

12 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2021 · C 2019–2021 · Cla 2019–2021 · Gla 2019–2021 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.

10,556 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2021772 · manufacturer campaign 3390020

17 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2020 · GLB 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front subframe could corrode over time. If this happens, suspension or steering parts could eventually detach from it. This could affect steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front subframe (integral carrier) and replace it, if necessary.

3,166 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021755 · manufacturer campaign 0792034

13 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2020 · C 2019–2020 · E 2019–2020 · GLB 2019–2020 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, small particles could damage the seals between the fuel rail and fuel injectors. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors.

20 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021415 · manufacturer campaign 8291903

5 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2021 · C 2019–2021 · GLB 2019–2021 · Gle 2019–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not get adjusted correctly after a repair. This could cause glare and/or confusion for oncoming drivers. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with LED headlamps.

Why it matters

Headlamps that cause glare or confusion for oncoming drivers could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedez-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the headlamps.

200 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021291 · manufacturer campaign 5497425

14 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · CLS 2018–2021 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

40,646 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021064

12 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2021 · B 2019–2021 · C 2019–2021 · Cla 2019–2021 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location.

Why it matters

If the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

75,231 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2020523 · manufacturer campaign 5494022

3 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 2019 · Gla 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the screws holding the engine bay fuse box could become loose over time. If this happens, the fuse box could vibrate excessively, which could damage the fuses inside. Damaged fuses could cause certain vehicle functions to stop working without warning. As a result, the engine could turn off, there could be a loss of power steering assist, and/or the ESP and active brake assist systems could turn off.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power, power steering assist, ESP system and/or active brake assist could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and tighten the screws holding the fuse box, if necessary.

120 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2020328 · manufacturer campaign 8391001

20 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hose might be installed incorrectly. This could allow water to leak inside the vehicle. If this happens, electrical components could short circuit. This could affect different parts, such as the airbag control unit, fuel pump and emergency call functions. It could also result in reduced engine power or cause the vehicle not to start. Note: If this issue is present in your vehicle, you might notice wet carpets in the driver or passenger footwell and fogged windows.

Why it matters

A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect how the air conditioning hose is installed and correct it, if necessary.

1,302 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020047 · manufacturer campaign 5492251

7 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause a delay in the appearance of the rearview camera image. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display within 2 seconds of shifting the transmission into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera that is slow to turn on could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software.

231 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019484

2 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2020 · Cla 2019–2020 · GLC 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag module may not be properly attached. This could cause the airbag module to separate from its mount in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag that separates from its mount may not function correctly and could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the driver-front airbag module, as required.

152 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019105

1 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: A 2019

What is wrong

On certain cars, the adaptive high-beam assist system may not function as intended. The camera software may not perform to specifications and automatically lower the light beams when oncoming traffic is detected. Note: The high-beams can be turned off by turning the light switch to “manual light” mode.

Why it matters

If a driver is unable to turn off the high-beams, the increased glare for other traffic could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their car to a dealer for a software update for the adaptive high-beam-assist system.

70 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 59% of 41 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
192 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 250 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 15 recalls on record for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 250. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 250 get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 250 at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 192 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Mercedes Benz A 250 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,573 in fuel, producing roughly 3,835 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.