smart Fortwo recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
5 recalls found for the smart Fortwo in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 346 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 smart Fortwo | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 smart Fortwo | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 smart Fortwo | 1 | 7 |
| 2016 smart Fortwo | 1 | 21 |
| 2015 smart Fortwo | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 smart Fortwo | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 smart Fortwo | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 smart Fortwo | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 smart Fortwo | 0 | 16 |
| 2010 smart Fortwo | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 smart Fortwo | 1 | 100 |
| 2008 smart Fortwo | 2 | 140 |
| 2005 smart Fortwo | 0 | 2 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest smart Fortwo recalls
- Feb 24, 202020V107000Electrical system1 vehicles2019 smart Fortwo
A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure.
- Apr 27, 201818V273000Engine and engine cooling42,781 vehicles2008-2009 smart Fortwo
The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
- Jul 16, 201717V448000Parking brake5,061 vehicles2016 smart Fortwo
In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the…
- Jul 14, 201717V447000Steering110 vehiclessmart Fortwo and Fortwo Cabriolet
Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
- Aug 7, 200808V390000Structure43 vehicles2008 smart Fortwo
A single batch of paint sent to the company did not meet specifications.