NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Safety Record
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an incomplete safety profile, as NHTSA has not conducted crash tests for this model year. Consequently, no federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index are available. The recall and complaint record is notably light, with zero open recall campaigns on file and only two owner complaints reported to NHTSA. This limited data set, while positive regarding recall activity and owner-reported issues, does not address the fundamental questions of structural integrity or occupant protection in a collision.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class record is notably incomplete regarding federal crash-test data. No adjacent model years offer comparable federal safety information. This absence leaves a critical gap in understanding its crashworthiness. The A-Class falls into the Light burden band, a descriptor indicating a low volume of federal safety actions rather than an endorsement of safety performance. This is based on zero federal recall campaigns and a total of two owner complaints. One of these unverified complaints alleges an injury, a detail the Safety Desk notes despite the low complaint volume. The complaints cite the electrical system and suspension, common areas of owner concern across many vehicles, but two reports do not establish a pattern. The defining characteristic of this vehicle's federal safety profile remains the lack of comprehensive crash-test results.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have any recalls?
NHTSA shows zero recall campaigns on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal recall record. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, because recalls can be added after a vehicle leaves the lot.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2022 A-Class. The reported components span Unknown Or Other, Suspension, Electrical System, and Engine. One complaint alleges an injury. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been independently confirmed or adjudicated.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
Before purchasing a specific 2022 A-Class, run the VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any open recall campaigns have been issued against that individual vehicle. A clean federal recall record at the model level does not guarantee a clean result at the VIN level.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 A-Class, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 model year in the NHTSA database, placing it in the Light burden band.
- Two unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, touching Suspension, Electrical System, and Engine components, with one allegation involving an injury.
- Shoppers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to check for any recalls that may have been issued against a specific 2022 A-Class unit.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.