2013 SMART FORTWO
0 recalls — 35 complaints — 52 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
•August 19, 2022: All emergency/error code lights came on the dash while driving on highway. The vehicle was taken to Don McGill Toyota for service. In that time, all error codes came back and went away a few times on their own. Vehicle was taken on 08/20/2022 (please refer to service records) in ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 14, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
The drivers side seatbelt connecting floor (I think it's the belt force limiter) has a cable that has broken off. This is the 2nd time this has happened to my SmartCar. It is a design flaw because the cable runs against the metal of the seat cutting thru the cable. It isn't usually noticed until ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2021
Incident date: Oct 27, 2021
Software for power control module is not correspond to the series level Software configuration. Basically it doesn't want to take charge due to the Software issues from manufacturer.
POWER TRAIN
May 13, 2021
Incident date: May 11, 2021
THE GEAR CANNOT GO REVERSE. IT STUCK AT NEUTRAL. I CAN DRIVE FORWARD, NEUTRAL BUT NOT GO REVERSE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 10, 2020
REGARDING LIGHTNING: WATER/HUMIDITY HAD ACCESS TO THE SAM UNIT AND THE RIGHT-SIDE SIGNALS/STOP LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. REGARDING BODY/OTHER: SOME OF THE CONVERTIBLE-ROOF STEEL FRAME/BARS GOT BENT WHEN CLOSING THE TOP AND THE BENT BARS WOULD... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 10, 2020
REGARDING LIGHTNING: WATER/HUMIDITY HAD ACCESS TO THE SAM UNIT AND THE RIGHT-SIDE SIGNALS/STOP LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. REGARDING BODY/OTHER: SOME OF THE CONVERTIBLE-ROOF STEEL FRAME/BARS GOT BENT WHEN CLOSING THE TOP AND THE BENT BARS WOULD... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 10, 2020
REGARDING LIGHTNING: WATER/HUMIDITY HAD ACCESS TO THE SAM UNIT AND THE RIGHT-SIDE SIGNALS/STOP LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. REGARDING BODY/OTHER: SOME OF THE CONVERTIBLE-ROOF STEEL FRAME/BARS GOT BENT WHEN CLOSING THE TOP AND THE BENT BARS WOULD... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 12, 2020
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
DRIVER SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY IN TENSION RING. AT TIMES STUCK IN PARK & WHEN UNSTUCK WILL NOT ENGAGE ANY GEAR AND STOPPING AT RED LIGHT WHILE IN DRIVE SOON AFTER STARTING CAR IT WILL NOT MOVE WHEN ACCELERATOR IS ENGAGED. IN ALL CASES ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF THEN TURN TO POWER ON ONLY FOR 10 TO TWE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 12, 2020
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
DRIVER SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY IN TENSION RING. AT TIMES STUCK IN PARK & WHEN UNSTUCK WILL NOT ENGAGE ANY GEAR AND STOPPING AT RED LIGHT WHILE IN DRIVE SOON AFTER STARTING CAR IT WILL NOT MOVE WHEN ACCELERATOR IS ENGAGED. IN ALL CASES ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF THEN TURN TO POWER ON ONLY FOR 10 TO TWE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 4, 2020
Incident date: Jun 3, 2020
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT MOUNT, WHICH IN THIS CASE IS A STEEL CABLE, HAS MOSTLY BROKEN AND FRAYED RENDERING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD CERTAINLY BREAK COMPLETELY. I ONLY NOTICED IT YESTERDAY WHILE CLEANING, THE BREAKAGE WOULD'VE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IT. I'VE CON... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Mar 4, 2019
THIS CAR IS AN EV. WATER IN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WILL NOT LET THE CAR RECHARGE. WATER AND MUD IN THE 12V POWER CABLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE BATTERY PACK HAS CAUSED A 12V POWER CABLE FITTING TO CRACK. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE CAR. THESE PROBLEMS WILL NOT LET THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Mar 4, 2019
THIS CAR IS AN EV. WATER IN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WILL NOT LET THE CAR RECHARGE. WATER AND MUD IN THE 12V POWER CABLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE BATTERY PACK HAS CAUSED A 12V POWER CABLE FITTING TO CRACK. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE CAR. THESE PROBLEMS WILL NOT LET THE ... Read more
SEATS
Apr 25, 2019
Incident date: Apr 15, 2019
RED LIGHT WITH SEAT WITH A RED DOT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED THE CAR AND LOOKED UP WHAT THE SYMBOL MEANT. WHEN IT DIDN'T INVOLVE OIL OR WATER, I DROVE IT TO DEALER. THEY PERFORMED 30,000 MILE SERVICE AND WHEN I DROVE IT HOME IT STOPPED.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 25, 2019
Incident date: Apr 15, 2019
RED LIGHT WITH SEAT WITH A RED DOT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED THE CAR AND LOOKED UP WHAT THE SYMBOL MEANT. WHEN IT DIDN'T INVOLVE OIL OR WATER, I DROVE IT TO DEALER. THEY PERFORMED 30,000 MILE SERVICE AND WHEN I DROVE IT HOME IT STOPPED.
AIR BAGS
Apr 25, 2019
Incident date: Apr 15, 2019
RED LIGHT WITH SEAT WITH A RED DOT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED THE CAR AND LOOKED UP WHAT THE SYMBOL MEANT. WHEN IT DIDN'T INVOLVE OIL OR WATER, I DROVE IT TO DEALER. THEY PERFORMED 30,000 MILE SERVICE AND WHEN I DROVE IT HOME IT STOPPED.
SEAT BELTS
Mar 28, 2019
Incident date: Mar 28, 2019
LEFT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS CONNECTED BY A CABLE TO THE CAR BODY. WE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE HAD FAILED AND ONLY A COUPLE OF STRANDS WERE HOLDING THE SEAT BELT TO THE CAR. MY WIFE DISCOVERED IT BY ACCIDENT WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. PHOTOS ATTACHED. MERCEDES CHARGED ME $450 TO REPLACE SE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK IN PARK AND SOMETIMES SEEMS LIKE IT STRUGGLES TO CHANGE GEARS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 21, 2018
Incident date: Feb 16, 2018
ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH WHEN TRYING TO START MY 2013 SMART FORTWO BRABUS, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED FLICKING, SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM THE AC VENTS, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED, FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET AT T... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Oct 13, 2017
Incident date: Aug 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SMART FOR TWO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TOWED... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 3, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
THE "BRAKE MALF" LIGHT WENT ON AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN HILL, COMING HOME FROM WORK. I PULLED TO A SIDE STREET. THE BREAK WOULD WORK IF YOU PRESSED REALLY HARD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SMART DEALERSHIP.THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT WATER LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT AND CORRODED THE F... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 15, 2015
Incident date: Mar 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SMART FORTWO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR HESITATED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO CHANGE GE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 15, 2015
Incident date: Mar 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SMART FORTWO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR HESITATED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO CHANGE GE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SMART FORTWO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND OBSERVED SMOKE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY CASING MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT CHARGING AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 24, 2015
Incident date: Jul 23, 2015
ONE OF THE TWO V BELT FOR THE ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY I GET TO PULL OVER WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HEARD THE BELT SNAP WHILE DRIVING AND IT A COMMON PROBLEM FOR SMART CAR. HTTP://WWW.EVILUTION.CO.UK/INFO/MHD_BELT_FAILURE.HTM.
ENGINE
Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED BRIEFLY AND WENT OFF. WITHIN ONE MILE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. AS I SLOWED TO A STOP, A LARGE CLOUD OF STEAM ERUPTED. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND MOST OF THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. NO EXPLANATION OF LACK OF WARNING LAMPS. A SECOND TWO WEEK TRIP TO THE DEALER WAS NEEDED TO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED BRIEFLY AND WENT OFF. WITHIN ONE MILE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. AS I SLOWED TO A STOP, A LARGE CLOUD OF STEAM ERUPTED. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND MOST OF THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. NO EXPLANATION OF LACK OF WARNING LAMPS. A SECOND TWO WEEK TRIP TO THE DEALER WAS NEEDED TO... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 10, 2014
Incident date: May 31, 2013
1ST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP NOTICED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A PINE NEEDLE ON DRIVERS SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. TRIED TO REMOVE ONLY TO DISCOVER A HAIRLINE CRACK. CALLED DEALERSHIP ONLY TO BE TOLD IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE AS IT WAS 99% A ROCK CRACK. IT'S NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP BUT WAS TOLD IT... Read more
TIRES
Apr 14, 2014
Incident date: Apr 12, 2014
KUHMO TIRE WENT FLAT AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES, DEALER RECOMMENDS ALL TIRES BE REPLACED. I DROVE CARS WHEN THEY HAD INNER TUBES AND NEVER HAD TIRES WEAR OUT THIS FAST. *JS
SEAT BELTS
Dec 6, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
THE 2013 SMART FORTWO PURE EDITION (BASE MODEL) SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN THE DRIVER LEANS FORWARD TO LOOK OUT EITHER SIDE WINDOW TO CHECK FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE SEAT BELT BECOMES LOOSE AND WILL NOT RETRACT INTO THE GUIDE UNLESS IT IS HAND FED. THIS ALSO REMAINS TRUE FOR THE PA... Read more
SEATS
Dec 6, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
THE 2013 SMART FORTWO PURE EDITION (BASE MODEL) SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN THE DRIVER LEANS FORWARD TO LOOK OUT EITHER SIDE WINDOW TO CHECK FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE SEAT BELT BECOMES LOOSE AND WILL NOT RETRACT INTO THE GUIDE UNLESS IT IS HAND FED. THIS ALSO REMAINS TRUE FOR THE PA... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 28, 2013
Incident date: Sep 18, 2013
I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN. ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER AND THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE, STOP AND TURN THE CAR ON IN THE RIGHT LANE. *TR
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 22, 2013
Incident date: Jul 3, 2013
I BOUGHT A KIT TO TOW A SMART CAR WITH MY RV. THERE ARE 2 BRACKETS THAT AFTER INSTALLATION THEY WILL BE ONLY 0.236" AWAY FROM THE FRONT TIRES DURING TURNINGS. I CONSIDER THIS ISTALLATION AS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE DURING NORMAL DRIVING. I DIDN'T INSTALL THIS KIT AND CONTACTED DISTRIBUITOR AND MANUFAC... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 2, 2013
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
IN COMPLIANCE WITH MY 2013 SMART FORTWO VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL, I WASHED MY VEHICLE IN AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH, LOCATED AT A FUEL STATION. UPON THE START OF THE DRYING CYCLE, THE FRONT "HOOD ASSEMBLY" DETACHED FROM THE CAR AND FLEW BACK, STRIKING MY WINDSHIELD. IT WAS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF ONE OF T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 2, 2013
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
IN COMPLIANCE WITH MY 2013 SMART FORTWO VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL, I WASHED MY VEHICLE IN AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH, LOCATED AT A FUEL STATION. UPON THE START OF THE DRYING CYCLE, THE FRONT "HOOD ASSEMBLY" DETACHED FROM THE CAR AND FLEW BACK, STRIKING MY WINDSHIELD. IT WAS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF ONE OF T... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 21, 2013
Incident date: Feb 4, 2013
I WAS ON THE ONRAMP TO A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 50 MPH SO THAT I COULD MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITHOUT SLOWING TRAFFIC DOWN. ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE RIGHT SHOULDER BEFORE THE VEHICLE LOST IT'S MOMENTUM. LUCKILY I DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH FAST ONCOMING TR... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 SMART FORTWO
52 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
LI8260P063836
Jan 16, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available
LI8260P063836
Jan 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available
LI8260P069270
Jan 10, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
LI8260P069270
Jan 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
LI5410P069138
Dec 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too great
LI54 10-P-068383
Aug 9, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start
LI54 10-P-068383
Aug 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start
LI54 00-P-067822
Aug 6, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Vehicle does not start
LI54 10-P-068625
Aug 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start
LI54 00-P-067822
Aug 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start
LI82 70-P-067315
Jul 23, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible
LI82 70-P-067315
Jul 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible
LI54.25-P-068219
Jun 11, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Light switch/combination switch, fault code stored
LI83.30-P-068109
May 14, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Condenser leaking
LI80.50-P-068067
May 7, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
ATA triggers without obvious cause
LI54 10-P-067824
Mar 7, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
LI54 10-P-067824
Mar 7, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
LI54 10-P-067824
Mar 7, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
LI54 10-P-067823
Mar 7, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97)
LI46.35-P-064622
Dec 7, 2017
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Noise from area of electric steering
LI83 30-P-066810
Aug 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Switching noise from climate relay
LI07.04-P-059726
Jul 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes - P2237 & P2626.
SM-SC-2016060002
Jul 1, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Update Battery Management System Control Module Software
SM-SC-2016060003
Jul 1, 2016
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Update Powertrain Control Module Software
SM-SC-2016060002
Jul 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update Battery Management System Control Module Software
SM-SC-2016060003
Jul 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update Powertrain Control Module Software
SM-SC-2016060003
Jul 1, 2016
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Update Powertrain Control Module Software
SM-SC-2016060002
Jul 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update Battery Management System Control Module Software
LI07.61-P-063263
May 24, 2016
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P261000
LI07.61-P-063263
May 24, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P261000
LI80.20-P-064069
May 10, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Outside door handle does not return to end position
LI80.50-P-061700
Jun 22, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ATA goes off
LI54.30-P-061127
Apr 2, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"
LI82.85-P-061173
Apr 1, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control
LI82.85-P-061173
Apr 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control
LI35.30-P-061135
Mar 26, 2015
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Slight leakage at right side shaft
LI35.30-P-061135
Mar 26, 2015
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Slight leakage at right side shaft
LI35.30-P-061135
Mar 26, 2015
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Slight leakage at right side shaft
LI54.30-P-061127
Mar 23, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"
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.
SMB-54-10-08
Nov 21, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SMART: INFORMATION PROVIDED, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING THE HANDLING AND REPLACING OF AN HV BATTERY,ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES. MODELS 451.390/391, 490, 491. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 3/4/14. *PE
SCB-2013070004
Aug 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: THE ELECTRIC DRIVE BATTERY, IN SOME VEHICLES, FAILS TO MEET EXISTING SPECIFICATIONS AND WILL NEED TO BE CORRECTED BY UPDATING THE ELECTRIC DRIVE BATTERY. MODELS 2013 FORTWO CABRIO, COUPE. *PE
LI54.10-P-055824
Mar 5, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Charging complaints - Initial analysis
SM-B-54
Apr 18, 2012
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SMART FORTWO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA17003
Opened: Sep 1, 2017 — Closed: Aug 21, 2018
Engine Compartment Fire
On April 30, 2018, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, (Mercedes-Benz) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a defect that could result in a vehicle fire starting from the engine compartment in 42,781 model year (MY) 2008 and 2009 Smart Fortwo cabrio and coupe vehicles (451 platform).Ac... Read more
PE16016
Opened: Dec 16, 2016 — Closed: Nov 20, 2017
Engine Compartment Fire
On December 16, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE16-016 to investigate eight complaints alleging incidents of engine compartment fire while driving or shortly after engine shutdown in model year (MY) 2008 through 2009 Smart Fortwo vehicles.The complaint... Read more
SMART FORTWO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SMART FORTWO across all model years (2008–2019).
6
Total Recalls
473
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
30
Reported Crashes
64
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
SMART FORTWO — Year by Year
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