CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Smart Fortwo has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).
0Recalls
25Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2013 Smart Fortwo recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Most common 2013 Smart Fortwo problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Seat belt anchor to vehicle on driver side of vehicle frayed and broke away with normal routine use.
The drivers side seatbelt connecting floor (I think it's the belt force limiter) has a cable that has broken off. This is the 2nd time this has happened to my SmartCar. It is a design flaw because the cable runs against the metal of the seat cutting thru the cable. It isn't usually noticed until it breaks off making the seatbelt complete become broken from the floor. Additionally, SmartCars including this one have a known issue where AirBags become I op (light on) due to connection issue under seat. So now I have no restraints in my car.
Software for power control module is not correspond to the series level Software configuration. Basically it doesn't want to take charge due to the Software issues from manufacturer.
THE GEAR CANNOT GO REVERSE. IT STUCK AT NEUTRAL. I CAN DRIVE FORWARD, NEUTRAL BUT NOT GO REVERSE.
REGARDING LIGHTNING: WATER/HUMIDITY HAD ACCESS TO THE SAM UNIT AND THE RIGHT-SIDE SIGNALS/STOP LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. REGARDING BODY/OTHER: SOME OF THE CONVERTIBLE-ROOF STEEL FRAME/BARS GOT BENT WHEN CLOSING THE TOP AND THE BENT BARS WOULD PREVENT THE TOP FROM CLOSING UNLESS YOU FORCED THE STEEL/METAL BARS.
2013 Smart Fortwo questions
Does the 2013 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Smart Fortwo at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Smart Fortwo?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Engine (6), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Smart Fortwo has been fixed?
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