Smart models
1 Smart models with owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Pick a model to see every model year's recalls, complaints, crash-test stars and fuel economy.
Sorted by complaints filed with NHTSA, most first. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates; popular models draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Latest Smart recall campaigns
All Smart recalls →- Recall20V107000Feb 24, 2020 High-Voltage Battery May FailSmart Fortwo 1 vehicles
- Recall18V273000Apr 27, 2018 Insulation Mat may Deform and cause FireSmart Fortwo 42,781 vehicles
- Recall17V448000Jul 16, 2017 Parking Brake Cable may LoosenSmart Fortwo 5,061 vehicles
- Recall17V447000Jul 14, 2017 Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may FailSmart Fortwo 110 vehicles
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.