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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.

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Smart recall campaigns, newest first

1 campaign filed in 2018, newest first.

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

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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.