2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr recalls

Steering Bolts May Break, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V192Mar 31, 20155,058 vehicles affected

Certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo coupes and convertibles, including 2014 electric versions, may have steering gear mounting bolts that can break during vehicle operation.

Most common 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Steering1

What owners report

2016-01-29, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 22 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V192000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,200.

2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr questions

Does the 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr: Steering Bolts May Break, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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