2014 Smart Fortwo Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2014 Smart Fortwo recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2014 Smart Fortwo.

Most common 2014 Smart Fortwo problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	4
Seat Belts	4
Wheels	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1
Suspension	1
Service Brakes	1
Air Bags	1

What owners report

2023-08-26, Seat Belts
The cable attaching the seatbelt is frayed and only being held on by a few strands of cable. My research into the problem on forums and the internet has shown that this is an issue on the drivers side seatbelt for Smart Car.

2023-01-16, Air Bags
The SRS light is on. Technician scanned vehicle and performed guided tests on drivers side seat airbag, found that HE airbag squib is faulty. This is an internal part of the airbag and airbag will need to be replaced.

2022-12-13, Service Brakes
The brake booster malfunctioned while I was driving

2022-06-17, Seat Belts
Driver’s seatbelt broke at the tensioner as if the cable had been cut with wire cutters. My vehicle has not been involved in a wreck. Under normal driving conditions. Safety issue is if it broke this easily what would’ve happened if I had been involved in an accident? Of course I took the vehicle immediately to a repair shop and the cost to repair is $843.31. Of course the parts have to be ordered. This is a safety issue it’s a law issue you have to have a seatbelt it’s not like I can’t live without the seatbelt. All my research shows that several people have complained about the same incident happening to them I was not driving the vehicle at the time I had just stopped at a sto

2021-03-26, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SMART FORTWO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RADIATOR HAD BURST. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED PARK PLACE MOTORCARS MERCEDES-BENZ DALLAS (6113 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209) OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AS AN OVERHEATED ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

2014 Smart Fortwo questions

Does the 2014 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2014 Smart Fortwo at this time.

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

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Seat Belts (4), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 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.