2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class belongs to a Mercedes-Benz A-Class lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion A-Class entirely. This 2021 car is the most recent Mercedes-Benz A-Class model year on record.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, MB 325.6 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 10,000 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 96 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system,back over prevention (2), back over prevention (1), electrical system (1). A representative report reads: "this is a formal notification regarding my vehicle that I purchased at House Of Imports on February 27, 2021. A Mercedes Benz A-Class 220 year 2021, VIN..."
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 |
| Coolant | MB 325.6 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.