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recalls
The Smart Fortwo has 5 recalls covering 47,996 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (2). The 2017 Smart Fortwo earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2008: 2
Units affected
48K
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2017
Complaints, 12 mo
3
-40.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
4 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2017
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 DR · RWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2012 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2011 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2011 | C · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Smart Fortwo, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine82
- Power train71
- Electrical system57
- Unknown or other44
- Seat belts34
- Fuel/propulsion system25
- Structure25
- Complaints
- 346
- Crashes reported
- 20
- Fires reported
- 47
- People injured
- 24
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Smart Fortwo by component
- Electrical system1 · 1 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 43K units
- Parking brake1 · 5,061 units
- Steering1 · 110 units
- Structure1 · 43 units
Smart Fortwo recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2020 | Smart Fortwo (2019): Electrical systemNo. 20V107000 | Fire | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Smart Fortwo (2008-2009): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V273000 | Fire | 42,781 |
| Jul 16, 2017 | Smart Fortwo (2016): Parking brakeNo. 17V448000 | Crash risk | 5,061 |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Smart Fortwo, Fortwo Cabriolet (2017): SteeringNo. 17V447000 | Crash risk | 110 |
| Aug 7, 2008 | Smart Fortwo (2008): StructureNo. 08V390000 | Crash risk | 43 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Smart Fortwo recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Smart Fortwo. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Smart Fortwo have?
5 recalls cover the Smart Fortwo, for 47,996 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Smart Fortwo?
4 of 5 stars overall (2 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 14.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Smart Fortwo?
Engine: named in 82 of the 346 safety complaints about the Smart Fortwo, then power train (71). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.