smart problems, recalls & safety data
Every smart model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
305
NHTSA owner complaints
7
recall campaigns
3
defect investigations
2
models with problem data
smart models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| smart Fortwo | 285 | 4 | 5 |
| smart Fortwo Coupe | — | — | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across smart vehicles
Power Train 71Engine 67Electrical System 42Structure 26Engine and Engine Cooling 24Fuel/propulsion System 23Seat Belts 22Service Brakes 12
Recent federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDefect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Engine Compartment FireEngineering Analysis EA17003 · opened Sep 1, 2017 · closed Aug 21, 2018
- Engine Compartment FirePreliminary Evaluation PE16016 · opened Dec 16, 2016 · closed Nov 20, 2017