CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Smart Fortwo has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
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8Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2012 Smart Fortwo recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Smart Fortwo.
Most common 2012 Smart Fortwo problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The driver side seat belt mount, which in this case is a steel cable, has mostly broken and frayed rendering it unsafe to drive. In the event of an accident, it would certainly break completely. I only noticed it yesterday while cleaning, the breakage would've happened while driving it. I've contacted mercedes USA, and they tell me that my warranty has run out, they can't do anything. Even though this is a mandatory safety feature that has completely failed from normal use.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SMART FORTWO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOKEY MERCEDES-BENZ (19820 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *TT
TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO THREE BARS AND NOT SHIFT ON HIGHWAYS AND PARKWAYS, USUALLY ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE UNDER POWER TO SIDE OF ROAD SOMETIMES GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND HAVE TO COAST TO SIDE. OCCURS WITH ELEVATED AMBIENT MOISTURE. STARTED AT 32,000 MILES. KNOWN ISSUE, TRANSMISSION HAS A LIMP MODE FOR THIS OCCURRENCE. VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE, APPEARS ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. SMART DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADDRESS.
VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR ON INTERSTATE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO BUCKLE. NOTHING LODGED IN BUCKLE, BUT MECHANISM APPEARS TO BE BROKEN.
2012 Smart Fortwo questions
Does the 2012 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Smart Fortwo at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Smart Fortwo?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Air Bags (2), Seat Belts (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Smart Fortwo has been fixed?
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