2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Fortwo Coupe?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe recalls

Headlights Can Be Knocked Out of Aim, Risking Glare

Recall 17V179Mar 16, 20172,213 vehicles affected

The horizontal adjustment mechanism on the headlights of these vehicles may not have been properly sealed to prevent later adjustment.

Most common 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2017-09-05, Service Brakes
AT 65MPH ON A FREEWAY TRAVELING STRAIGHT WHEN I HAD TO BRAKE FOR TRAFFIC I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENTERING BOTH LANES LUCKILY THEIR WAS NOBODY WAS IN THOSE LANES IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS SUCH A SEVERE DIRECTION CHANGE I THOUGHT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WESTMINSTER MERCEDES-BENZ DENVER CO DEALER WHERE THEY REPORTED TO ME THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR,MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER HAVE TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS A VERY UNCONTROLLED STOP!!!

2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe questions

Does the 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe: Headlights Can Be Knocked Out of Aim, Risking Glare. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe 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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