2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	1
Seat Belts	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,771 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 3, 2023

The driver was sitting a red light when flames started emerging from the hood. The driver exited the car before the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames and ultimately destroyed. It is unclear what caused the fire but it might have been a wiring harness (or at least there was a wiring harness in the front drivers area under the hood). The car is available for inspection upon request. The safety of the drivers was at risk; he was lucky to be at a red light although he was forced to exit in the middle of a busy street. There is no problem to be reproduced but the incident was reported…

Service Brakes · at 4,771 miles · reported May 2, 2017

While driving, brakes failed, brake pedal became impossible to depress with no brake response, and a warning light indicating a brake fault came on. Fortunately, driver was on a slow moving city street and was able to pull over and stop using hand brake for an emergency stop. Other electrical related glitches in this car can be 'reset' by turning off car and restarting. Driver tried that, error cleared, driver proceeded carefully, turning onto a quiet residential street. Brakes worked for two blocks, but on 3rd block same thing occurred approaching a stop sign - brake pedal became un-usably…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by seat belts (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,771 miles.

Are Smart recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Smart dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.