2016 smart Fortwo service bulletins & manufacturer communications
57 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2016 smart Fortwo. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 55Warranty extension 2
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of trave…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2026
- Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not …LI82.30-P-059239 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued May 19, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to a…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2026
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz AG (â MBAGâ ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2016-2017 smart (453 platform) vehicles, the transmission control unit software do…NCU-2022110003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 9, 2022
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (“MBUSA”) is extending the …CL-Change-Over Valve · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 12, 2022
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer o…EW - Change-Over Valve · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Mar 11, 2022
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) hereby notif…CL-2nd Air Injection Com · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 4, 2022
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer o…EW- 2nd Air Injection Com · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Feb 18, 2022
- smart media system, reversing camera inoperative after software update and subsequent SCN codingLI54.65-P-069999 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 19, 2019
- Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software availableLI8260P063836 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 16, 2019
- Media system, poor sound quality via AUX INLI8260P069270 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2019
- Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too greatLI5410P069138 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 6, 2018
- Vehicle does not startLI54 10-P-068383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2018
- Vehicle does not startLI54 00-P-067822 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2018
- Vehicle does not startLI54 10-P-068625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2018
- Vehicle does not startLI54 00-P-067822 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2018
- Vehicle does not startLI54 10-P-068383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2018
- smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possibleLI82 70-P-067315 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 23, 2018
- Light switch/combination switch, fault code storedLI54.25-P-068219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2018
- Condenser leakingLI83.30-P-068109 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 14, 2018
- ATA triggers without obvious causeLI80.50-P-068067 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 7, 2018
- Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)LI54 10-P-067824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 7, 2018
- Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97)LI54 10-P-067823 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 7, 2018
- Noise from area of electric steeringLI46.35-P-064622 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 7, 2017
- Switching noise from climate relayLI83 30-P-066810 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 21, 2017
- Vehicle no longer starts; starter battery flatLI54 10-P-063739 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2017
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes - P2237 & P2626.LI07.04-P-059726 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 15, 2016
- Installation position of suspension springs at rear axleLI35.10-P-064468 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 9, 2016
- Update Battery Management System Control Module SoftwareSM-SC-2016060002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2016
- smart media system displays Renault R-Link pop-upLI82.85-P-062404 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 10, 2016
- Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P261000LI07.61-P-063263 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 24, 2016
- Outside door handle does not return to end positionLI80.20-P-064069 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 10, 2016
- smart audio system - time is not shownLI82.60-P-061733 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 25, 2015
- ATA goes offLI80.50-P-061700 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2015
- Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"LI54.30-P-061127 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 2, 2015
- smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice controlLI82.85-P-061173 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2015
- Slight leakage at right side shaftLI35.30-P-061135 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 26, 2015
- Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"LI54.30-P-061127 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 23, 2015
- Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527LI82.85-P-053710 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2014
- Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properlyLI29.10-P-051288 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 9, 2014
- Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage BatterySM-B-54.10-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2014
- 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.LI82.85-P-058785 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 25, 2014
- PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.LI54.21-P-058620 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 20, 2014
- PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.LI54.21-P-058620 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 7, 2014
- 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 …LI00.10-P-056437 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 3, 2014
- 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…LI46.40-P-055798 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 18, 2014
- If the Radio 9 was switched off while driving, it can switch itself back on again the next time the engine is started.LI82.60-P-046127 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2014
- Charging complaints - Initial analysisLI54.10-P-055824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2013