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2020 Mercedes A220

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 A220.

The 2020 Mercedes A220 Overview identifies the subject as the 2020 model year iteration of the Mercedes A220, establishing the vehicle's brand, model, and temporal context for reference purposes. This designation frames the vehicle's identity within the provided dataset while marking the boundaries of the available factual baseline. The supplied data does not include details on body style, platform, engine specifications, standout performance figures, or reliability history for this model year. Consequently, the overview serves as a nominal anchor indicating where further technical data would be required for a complete profiling.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Non BCI Group Size Battery for Battery Backup · Battery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. CCA battery, OE oil filter 000997250564. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Non BCI Group Size Battery for Battery Backup · Battery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205/55R17 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5; Option 1: 6.5; Options 2-5: 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter000997250564 alt 0009972405
Engine air filter2600940300
Spark plug0001590500
Front wiper blades1778209800
Thermostat2602002900
Cabin air filter2478300604

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.52 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.80 oz
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceBattery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 950; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 950; Rear: 96.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .787

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep M11 Bolts: Step 1: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 29.5 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°

614.8

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V990000Suspension:FrontReported 17/12/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…

23V732000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:PadsReported 01/11/2023

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the… Remedy: Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 A220 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.