2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Recall: Driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down
NHTSA campaign 19V685000 · Air Bags · filed Sep 27, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | A 220 | 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA 250 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V685000 (manufacturer number 2019100001). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.