How many recalls does Smart have?

NHTSA has 5 Smart recall campaigns on record across 1 models for the 2014 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the steering, electrical system, and parking brake.

Which Smart has the most recalls?

The Smart Fortwo has the most recall campaigns of any Smart model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Smart reliable when it comes to recalls?

Smart scores 91 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 3 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Smart for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Smart. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Smart Recalls (2014-2019)

Safety score

91/100

Low recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 96% of makes we track.

Smart scores 91 out of 100 (grade A) for recall severity, which ranks it 3 of 52 makes and among the cleanest of any brand we track. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 5 Smart recall campaigns across 1 model for the 2014-2019 model years. The single largest affected 5,061 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the steering.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Smart model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Smart recalls by year

Smart recalls by affected system

How Smart compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Smart is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#1	Scion	A 93	18
#2	Hummer	A 93	2
#3	Smart	A 91	5
#4	Toyota	A 81	261
#5	Mitsubishi	A 80	60
#6	Lamborghini	A 80	31

All Smart models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Fortwo	A 91	5	5,061	2014-2019

Recent Smart recalls

Fortwo Feb 24, 2020 · 1 vehicles · NHTSA 20V107000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical cont…
Fortwo Jul 16, 2017 · 5,061 vehicles · NHTSA 17V448000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, r…
Fortwo Jul 14, 2017 · 110 vehicles · NHTSA 17V447000
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
Fortwo Mar 16, 2017 · 2,213 vehicles · NHTSA 17V179000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future…
Fortwo Mar 31, 2015 · 5,058 vehicles · NHTSA 15V192000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected ve…

Common questions about Smart recalls

How many recalls does Smart have?: NHTSA has 5 Smart recall campaigns on record across 1 models for the 2014 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the steering, electrical system, and parking brake.
Which Smart has the most recalls?: The Smart Fortwo has the most recall campaigns of any Smart model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Smart reliable when it comes to recalls?: Smart scores 91 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 3 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Smart for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Smart. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.