CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Smart Fortwo has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2016 Smart Fortwo recalls
Parking brake nut can loosen, letting vehicle roll on slopes
A lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time.
Most common 2016 Smart Fortwo problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
I have had it for 6 years. And it has been in for repair, at least 7 times in those somewhere around one time per year. Sometimes twice. All for heating 3 times same piece not sure what to do but it always has to do with no heat to car or overheating my insurance through carmax bout to end gonna cost me alot to keep it even though I love the car seems like a massive problem that mercedes should do something about I've called and got tge run a round
Car shuts down while driving. This happens usually after quick stops or sudden starts like at a red light or when a car suddenly stops on front of me. I have had this issue happen to me several times. I have tried contacting Mercedes-Benz and the dealership where I bought tge car but they do nothing. I need help getting this issue repaired.
The contact owns a 2016 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated with a loud whirring noise. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air intake changeover valves had failed. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the parts needed to fix the vehicle were difficult to locate. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that about a month later, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to the same independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a secondary air injection pump failure. The independent mechanic advised the conta
The car just shuts off while I am driving. I can tell now when it is about to shut off. I have had this problem since I purchased the car in 2016. I have taken the car to the dealership and called Mercedes Benz several times and they will not do anything. I will die because the car is getting worse and shuts off more frequently now. Can you get Mercedes Benz to help me? They told me that they don't care if I die due to a bad product they sold me. Please help. Please, I am begging you I do not want to hurt someone else due to this bad car.
Since I purchased the car from Hampton Auto Mall 757 865 8000 there has been an issue with the steering, brakes, gas system, fuel gauge etc.. The dealership or Mercedes refuses to fix the problem since I purchased it in 2016. I have almost died due to steering problems and gas tank. Please get a mechanic to check the steering and for small tears in your gas tank on Smarts. The dealership I bought my car from refuses to fix issue because of lemon laws the Service Advisor told me so.
2016 Smart Fortwo questions
Does the 2016 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Smart Fortwo: Parking brake nut can loosen, letting vehicle roll on slopes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Smart Fortwo?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Fuel/Propulsion System (7), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.