CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Smart Fortwo has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).
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16Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2011 Smart Fortwo recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Smart Fortwo.
Most common 2011 Smart Fortwo problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
175 55 r15 Tge tires wires startes to unravelling and chabgibg the ahape of tge tire.
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS. THE MALE END CAN NOT BE INSERTED INTO THE FEMALE END.
THE METAL SEAT BELT CONNECTOR FRAYED IN TO TWO PIECES. REPLACED WITH OEM PART. IT FRAYED AGAIN. IT'S A 2011 DRIVEN BY A 75 YR.OLD SENIOR CITIZEN. MERCEDES ACCUSED OWNER OF MALICIOUSLY CUTTING CABLE. EXTREME SAFETY HAZZARD.
SAFE BELT BUCKLE JAMMED OR CAN'T CLICK
I WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND IN THE NUMBER 1 LANE OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 24 ABOUT 1/4 MILE BEFORE THE TUNNEL ROAD EXIT. I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ARE OF THE CAR, LOOKED AT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, AND EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE TUNNEL ROAD EXIT AND STALLED ON THE OFF RAMP. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE TWICE BY TURNING THE KEY. I SAW SMOKE IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR, EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. I CALLED 911 AND GAVE THE DISPATCH OPERATOR MY LOCATION. BY THE TIME THE HIGHWAY PATROL AND LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, MY CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ATTACHED PHOTO
2011 Smart Fortwo questions
Does the 2011 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Smart Fortwo at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Smart Fortwo?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Electrical System (4), Seat Belts (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Smart Fortwo 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.