Does the 2016 smart Fortwo have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. 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 2016 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 2016 smart Fortwo?

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

2016 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 2016 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.

2016 smart Fortwo recalls, newest first

July 16, 2017NHTSA 17V4480005,061 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. 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 parking brake engages.
Consequence: As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2016 smart Fortwo with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 7
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine8
Fuel/propulsion system7
Electrical system5
Service brakes4
Unknown or other3

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Questions

Does the 2016 smart Fortwo have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. 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 2016 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 2016 smart Fortwo?: 21 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.