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Mercedes-Benz Classe A III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 10 versions affected: 10
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
160 d 90Diesel · 90 hp 160 102Petrol · 102 hp 180 d 109Diesel · 109 hp 180 d 109 DCTDiesel · 109 hp 180 122Petrol · 122 hp 200 d 136Diesel · 136 hp 200 156Petrol · 156 hp 220 d 170Diesel · 170 hp 220 184Petrol · 184 hp 250 211Petrol · 211 hp	Rappel : boîte à fusibles mal montée

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : boîte à fusibles mal montée
Manufacturer recall
Sur les modèles fabriqués entre mars et avril 2016, un montage incorrect de la boîte à fusibles peut entraîner la perte de l'alimentation électrique ou provoquer un incendie (Caradisiac, août 2016). CarVerif le relie à des coupures moteur potentiellement dangereuses. Il est corrigé gratuitement en concession.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
160 d 90, 160 102, 180 d 109, 180 d 109 DCT, 180 122, 200 d 136, 200 156, 220 d 170, 220 184, 250 211
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Mercedes Classe A 3 : la fiche fiabilité express — Caradisiac (new tab)
- Mercedes-Benz Classe A W176 : Luxueuse A180 Essence — CarVerif (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

20 November 2023 — Une particule piégée peut endommager l’étanchéité entre le rail de carburant et l’injecteur de carburant, ce qui pourrait causer des fuites de carburant dans le compartiment moteur. Par conséquent, les fuites de carburant peuvent entrer en contact avec des parties chaudes du moteur, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie.
Models or references
Cla, gla, gle/gls, a-class, amg gt, c-, e-, s-class, sl, e-class, b-class, glc, cls, g-class cla (117 plate-forme), cla (118 plate-forme), gla (156 plate-forme), gle/gls (167 plate-forme), classe a (177 plate-forme), amg gt (190 plate-forme), classe c (205 plate-forme), classe e (213 plate-forme), classe s coupe/convertible (217 plate-forme), classe s (222 plate-forme), sl (231 plate-forme),
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Audi A3 III	2	6	3.0/5
Volkswagen Golf VII	0	4	3.0/5
Mercedes-Benz GLA II (H247)	2	3	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Classe A III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Mercedes-Benz Classe A III: Rappel : boîte à fusibles mal montée.

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz Classe A III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mercedes-Benz Classe A III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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