Smart Fortwo recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Smart Fortwo has 5 recall campaigns and 346 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2008, 2009, 2013.

5recalls
346complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2020 Smart Fortwo
Photo: 2020 Smart Fortwo by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201911000
201801000
201717000
2016121527
201506111
2014013010
2013025030
201208203
2011016212
201006010
200911003112
200821407279
200502000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Smart Fortwo?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 (140), 2009 (100), 2013 (25) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.