2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 235 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz A 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | 2 |
| Power Train | 21 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 10 |
| Engine | 10 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 |
2019 Ford Fiesta
2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.