2012 Smart Fortwo recalls and problems

The 2012 Smart Fortwo has 0 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2012 Smart Fortwo
Photo: 2012 Smart Fortwo by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 13 Fortwo model years — 7th most.

0recalls
8complaints
2crashes
0fires
3injuries
32,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Seat Belts2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012: 1 complaints20122014: 1 complaints20142016: 3 complaints201632017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182022: 1 complaints20221

2012 vs. other Smart Fortwo years

2005: 2 complaints20052008: 140 complaints1402009: 100 complaints20092010: 6 complaints2011: 16 complaints20112012: 8 complaints2013: 25 complaints20132014: 13 complaints2015: 6 complaints20152016: 21 complaints2017: 7 complaints20172018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints20191

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Smart Fortwo have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Smart Fortwo. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Smart Fortwo?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (2), electrical system (2), seat belts (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.