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2016 SMART FORTWO COUPE

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 17 TSBs

17V179000 Mar 16, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle ... Read more
Consequence
If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, the headlight may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications, reducing the driver's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
2,213 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 5, 2017
Incident date: Sep 4, 2017
AT 65MPH ON A FREEWAY TRAVELING STRAIGHT WHEN I HAD TO BRAKE FOR TRAFFIC I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENTERING BOTH LANES LUCKILY THEIR WAS NOBODY WAS IN THOSE LANES IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS SUCH A SEVERE DIREC... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2016 SMART FORTWO COUPE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
0.9L 3-cyl, Automatic (AM6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 33.0 39.0 35.0 Premium $2,350
0.9L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 31.0 39.0 34.0 Premium $2,400

CO2 Emissions: 246.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 SMART FORTWO COUPE

17 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY3
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE1
010000 STEERING1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
NCU-2022110003 Dec 9, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2016-2017 smart (453 platform) vehicles, the transmission control unit software does not correspond to current specifications. During scan t
NCU-2022110003 Dec 9, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2016-2017 smart (453 platform) vehicles, the transmission control unit software does not correspond to current specifications. During scan t
LI80 50-P-061700 Jul 3, 2018
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ATA operates without obvious cause
LI80 50-P-061700 Jul 3, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ATA operates without obvious cause
LI54 10-P-063739 Aug 9, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle no longer starts; starter battery flat
SM-SC-2016060002 Jul 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update Battery Management System Control Module Software
LI82.85-P-053710 Oct 14, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527
LI29.10-P-051288 Jun 9, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly
SM-B-54.10-09 May 6, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery
LI82.85-P-058785 Mar 25, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Highline can only be operated to a limited extent or not at all; the input points (contact points) are shifted horizontally relative to the display; calibration is not possible.
LI54.21-P-058620 Mar 20, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.
LI54.21-P-058620 Mar 7, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.
LI00.10-P-056437 Mar 3, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Range does not meet customer's expectations. Customers usually differentiate as follows: 1. Total of distance driven + indicated range remaining with one HV battery charge too low 2. Actual range until the drive system shuts down too low
LI46.40-P-055798 Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Creaking, grating or grunting noise while steering audible in the steering gear area. The noise can be transferred through the steering gear into the interior. The noise occurs, in particular, at high temperatures, e.g. in the summer.
LI82.60-P-046127 Jan 10, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
If the Radio 9 was switched off while driving, it can switch itself back on again the next time the engine is started.
LI54.10-P-055824 Mar 5, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Charging complaints - Initial analysis
LI54.10-P-052655 Feb 20, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
smart ed - 12V battery discharged, undervoltage, vehicle not drivable, fault messages concerning electric drive system

SMART FORTWO COUPE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SMART FORTWO COUPE across all model years (2014–2016).

3 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SMART FORTWO COUPE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 (current) 1 1
2015 1 2 View
2014 1 0 View
2008 0 23 View

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FORTWO 451 0 0 View
FORTWO CABRIO 0 36 View
SMART 0 0 View