Smart recalls
13 recorded safety recalls for Smart vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.
Two registers: 2 from the US NHTSA database and 11 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. A recall issued in one market does not always apply elsewhere, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.
European recalls by country
Where each Smart Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.
Smart Fortwo, Forfour
- Passenger car
As a result of the weakening of the braking rope wrench adjustment knob, the hand brake lever travel could be prolonged gradually. Thus, the parking brake may not exert the necessary force in all situations.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1330/17 · notified by Romania · reported 2017-09-29
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00748/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-05-22
- Passenger car
The strength of the left front steering knuckle may be insufficient. As a result, the steering knuckle could break, affecting the control of the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1405/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-10-13
- Passenger car
At high vehicle speed, combined with strong wind, the plastic front service hatch (located between the windscreen and headlights) can detach from the vehicle and fall into the traffic area.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0730/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-06-10
- Passenger car
The steering mechanism screws used for some vehicles may break, especially if subject to repeated vibrations. This may cause loss of control of the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0712/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-06-05
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01071/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-07-23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYModel year 2019
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 sudden battery failure. The detached weld may also cause an electrical arc which can ignite inside…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030009.
NHTSA campaign 20V107000 · reported 24/02/2020
- STEERINGModel year 2017
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.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
NHTSA campaign 17V447000 · reported 14/07/2017
Smart Forfour
- Passenger car
The anchorage for the rear seat backrest may not be sufficiently resistant. In the event of a head-on crash, heavy objects in the boot may put stress on the rear seat backrest, the anchorage could detach from the body and the backrest could fold forward. This may cause objects in the boot to hit the passengers or…
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0766/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-06-24
- Passenger car
In the event of a crash with the affected vehicles in which the driver's knee airbag is deployed, it cannot be ruled out that parts of the airbag might come loose, increasing the risk of injury for the driver.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0808/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-07-03
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio, EQ fortwo coupe
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00175/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-01-27
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01579/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-06-05
Smart EQ Fortwo
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01245/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-08-27