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Smart recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Smart vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Updated weekly, last synced 2026-09-06.

7
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
6
Models affected
with at least one campaign
55,267
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
0
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled Smart models

Smart models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
FORTWO
5
47,996
FORTWO COUPE
2
7,271
FORTWO CONVERTIBLE
1
5,058
FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTR
1
5,058
FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC
1
5,058
FORTWO CABRIOLET
1
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Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind Smart recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
STEERING 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM 1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 1
PARKING BRAKE 1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS 1

Latest Smart recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Smart vehicles.

FORTWO 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Feb 24, 2020 · 1 vehicles

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 contact, resulting in su...

Campaign 20V107000

FORTWO 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Apr 27, 2018 · 42,781 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the...

Campaign 18V273000

FORTWO 2016 · PARKING BRAKE

Jul 16, 2017 · 5,061 vehicles

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, resulting in increase...

Campaign 17V448000

FORTWO 2017 · STEERING

Jul 14, 2017 · 110 vehicles

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.

Campaign 17V447000

FORTWO COUPE 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mar 16, 2017 · 2,213 vehicles

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 adjustment. As suc...

Campaign 17V179000

FORTWO CONVERTIBLE 2014 · STEERING

Mar 31, 2015 · 5,058 vehicles

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 vehicles have steering...

Campaign 15V192000

FORTWO 2008 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Aug 7, 2008 · 43 vehicles

SMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. A RE-WORK WAS DONE IN THE PLANT USING DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF PAINTING MATERIALS. A...

Campaign 08V390000

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