2
recalls
The Smart Fortwo Coupe has 2 recalls covering 7,271 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2016: 1
Units affected
7,271
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Smart Fortwo Coupe, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train8
- Structure4
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Unknown or other2
- Electrical system1
- Complaints
- 23
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Smart Fortwo Coupe by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 2,213 units
- Steering1 · 5,058 units
Smart Fortwo Coupe recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2017 | Smart Fortwo Coupe (2016): Exterior lightingNo. 17V179000 | Crash risk | 2,213 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Smart Fortwo Convertible, Fortwo Convertible Electr, Fortwo Coupe, Fortwo Coupe Electric (2014-2015): SteeringNo. 15V192000 | Crash risk | 5,058 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe. 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 Coupe have?
2 recalls cover the Smart Fortwo Coupe, for 7,271 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Smart Fortwo Coupe?
Power train: named in 8 of the 23 safety complaints about the Smart Fortwo Coupe, then structure (4). 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.