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Smart Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that cover Smart vehicles in our catalog, filed between 2008 and 2020. The Smart Fortwo has the most complaints filed of any Smart model, with 7 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Smart recall campaigns, newest first

7 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V107000 Filed Feb 24, 2020

High-Voltage Battery May Fail

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
100% repairedof 1 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V107000
Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V273000 Filed Apr 27, 2018

Insulation Mat may Deform and cause Fire

Engine and engine cooling · engine
50.1% repairedof 42,781 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V273000
Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V448000 Filed Jul 16, 2017

Parking Brake Cable may Loosen

Parking brake
80.6% repairedof 5,061 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V448000
Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V447000 Filed Jul 14, 2017

Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may Fail

Steering
85.5% repairedof 110 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V447000
Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V179000 Filed Mar 16, 2017

Missing Headlight Adjustment Cap/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
79% repairedof 2,213 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V179000
Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V192000 Filed Mar 31, 2015

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break

Steering
81.9% repairedof 5,058 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V192000
Listed for Smart Fortwo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 08V390000 Filed Aug 7, 2008

PAINTING MATERIAL DELAMINATION

Structure · frame and members
Repair progress not yet reported43 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V390000

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

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Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.