Does the 2009 smart Fortwo have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 smart Fortwo recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a smart dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 smart Fortwo?

100 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 smart Fortwo recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 smart Fortwo. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your smart been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A smart dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 smart Fortwo recalls, newest first

April 27, 2018NHTSA 18V27300042,781 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
Consequence: If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system; Engine and engine cooling › Engine

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 2009 smart Fortwo with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 11
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train27
Engine19
Unknown or other18
Electrical system14
Engine and engine cooling9

Other smart Fortwo years

Other 2009 smart models

2009 smart Fortwo Cabrio0 recalls

Most recalled 2009 vehicles

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All of 2009’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2009 smart Fortwo have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 smart Fortwo recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a smart dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 smart Fortwo?: 100 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.