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Smart Recalls

Safety recalls, owner complaints and NHTSA safety ratings for every Smart model.

Most complained-about Smart models

Smart Fortwo346owner complaints across all years. Worst year: 2008 (140).
Smart Fortwo Cabrio28owner complaints across all years. Worst year: 2008 (17).
Smart Fortwo Coupe23owner complaints across all years. Worst year: 2008 (20).

Smart models

ModelRecallsOwner complaintsLatest year
Smart Fortwo63462019
Smart Fortwo Cabrio0282009
Smart Fortwo Coupe3232016
Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric172015
Smart Fortwo Cabriolet122017
Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr112014
Smart Fortwo Convertible202015

Latest Smart recalls

Battery Weld Can Fail, Causing Stall or Fire

Recall 20V107Feb 24, 20201 vehicles affected

Smart Fortwo 2019

Engine insulation mat can contact hot exhaust, raising fire risk

Recall 18V273Apr 27, 201842,781 vehicles affected

Smart Fortwo 2008–2009

Parking brake nut can loosen, letting vehicle roll on slopes

Recall 17V448Jul 16, 20175,061 vehicles affected

Smart Fortwo 2016

Headlights Can Be Knocked Out of Aim, Risking Glare

Recall 17V179Mar 16, 20172,213 vehicles affected

Smart Fortwo Coupe 2016

Steering Bolts May Break, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V192Mar 31, 20155,058 vehicles affected

Smart Fortwo Convertible 2014–2015Smart Fortwo Coupe 2014–2015Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr 2014+1 more model