Smart problems & recalls
Smart vehicles have drawn 548 consumer complaints and 11 recall campaigns across 7 models in NHTSA's files, led by the Fortwo and the Fortwo Cabrio.
548
NHTSA complaints
11
Recall campaigns
7
Models tracked
Fortwo
Most complained
Which Smart models have the most problems?
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Worst year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortwo | 475 | 5 | ||
| Fortwo Cabrio | 36 | 0 | ||
| Fortwo Coupe | 26 | 2 | ||
| Fortwo Coupe Electric | 7 | 1 | ||
| Fortwo Cabriolet | 2 | 1 | ||
| Fortwo Convertible Electr | 2 | 1 | ||
| Fortwo Convertible | 0 | 1 |
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.