smart Fortwo problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 4 recalls on file for the smart Fortwo (2008–2019).

Complaints
70
Recalls
4
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per smart Fortwo model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every smart Fortwo model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 Fortwo10001Electrical System
2018 Fortwo10000Electrical System
2017 Fortwo30001Electrical System
2016 Fortwo115171Engine
2015 Fortwo41110Electrical System
2014 Fortwo50100Seats & Seat Belts
2013 Fortwo80000Seats & Seat Belts
2012 Fortwo10000Seats & Seat Belts
2011 Fortwo10000Wheels & Tires
2009 Fortwo160001Engine
2008 Fortwo190701Engine

Most common smart Fortwo problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    29 complaints
  • Electrical System
    12 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the smart Fortwo received by NHTSA each month.

smart Fortwo recalls

  • Recall 20V107000Feb 24, 20201 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V273000Apr 27, 201842,781 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V448000Jul 16, 20175,061 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V447000Jul 14, 2017110 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology