smart Fortwo problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every smart Fortwo model year, from official NHTSA data.
285
NHTSA complaints
5
recall campaigns
207
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 smart Fortwo | 7 | 1 | — |
| 2016 smart Fortwo | 21 | 1 | 57 |
| 2015 smart Fortwo | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2014 smart Fortwo | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2013 smart Fortwo | 25 | 0 | 53 |
| 2012 smart Fortwo | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2011 smart Fortwo | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2010 smart Fortwo | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2009 smart Fortwo | 100 | 1 | 48 |
| 2008 smart Fortwo | 139 | 2 | 49 |
Common problems
- smart Fortwo engine problems66
- smart Fortwo power train problems64
- smart Fortwo electrical system problems41
- smart Fortwo fuel/propulsion system problems23
- smart Fortwo engine and engine cooling problems22
- smart Fortwo seat belts problems22
- smart Fortwo structure problems22
- smart Fortwo service brakes problems12
Federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Engine Compartment FireEA17003 · opened Sep 1, 2017 · closed Aug 21, 2018
- Engine Compartment FirePE16016 · opened Dec 16, 2016 · closed Nov 20, 2017