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Mercedes-Benz Classe A IV (W177) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 4 versions affected: 4
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
A 180 dDiesel · 116 hp A 200 dDiesel · 150 hp	Joint turbo/collecteur du diesel 4 cylindres (rappel) Tuyaux de frein arrière trop longs (rappel)
A 200Petrol · 163 hp A 250 eHybrid · 218 hp	Tuyaux de frein arrière trop longs (rappel)

Each campaign in detail

Joint turbo/collecteur du diesel 4 cylindres (rappel)
Manufacturer recall
Rappel de la Classe A à moteur diesel 4 cylindres produite du 11 mai au 24 mai 2024 : l'absence d'un joint entre le collecteur d'échappement et le turbocompresseur laisse passer des gaz chauds, avec risque de perte d'huile puis d'incendie (code 4990103, alerte européenne SR/00883/25).
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).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
A 180 d, A 200 d
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Mercedes Classe A (2018) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
Tuyaux de frein arrière trop longs (rappel)
Manufacturer recall
Rappel de la Classe A produite entre le 27 février et le 14 mars 2024 : la longueur des tuyaux de frein de l'essieu arrière est incorrecte, ils peuvent s'user et laisser fuir du liquide de frein, avec baisse des performances de freinage (code 4290102, alerte européenne SR/02420/25).
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).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
A 180 d, A 200 d, A 200, A 250 e
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Mercedes Classe A (2018) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

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

21 January 2022 — Le raccordement de l’alimentation à la direction électrique peut avoir été contaminé par un adhésif thermoactivé. Le vieillissement de cet adhésif pourrait entraîner une perte de force de serrage et donc une connexion lâche qui pourrait entraîner une interruption de l’alimentation électrique. Par conséquent, la direction électrique pourrait échouer spontanément, même pendant que le véhicule est en mouvement, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.
Models or references
A-class, cla série de modèles: cla (x118), classe a (x177)
Risk
Blessures
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 IV (8Y)	4	2	4.5/5
Volkswagen Golf VIII	0	5	3.5/5
BMW Série 1 III (F40)	1	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Classe A IV (W177) had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Classe A IV (W177): Joint turbo/collecteur du diesel 4 cylindres (rappel) ; Tuyaux de frein arrière trop longs (rappel).

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz Classe A IV (W177) 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 IV (W177)?

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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