There are no safety recalls for the 2015 Smart Fortwo, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2015 Smart Fortwo problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,325 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2015 Smart Fortwo complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Mar 26, 2025
Sunday 3/23 I was driving west on 225 heading towards work, all of a sudden the check engine light comes on and all kinds of other lights on the dash came on. I got pulled over and looked in the rear view mirror I seen flames. Quickly grabbed my stuff and got out of the car. The investigation at the time stated most of the heat was coming from the engine
Seat Belts · at 65,000 miles · reported Jul 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated while buckling the seat belt, he became aware that a metal cable through the eyelet bolted to the frame by the door jamb on the driver's side had started to fray. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven frequently and felt that there could not be a wear and tear issue. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 21, 2021
Car has major delays many times when you hit the gas pedal - you can be turning into traffic at times and there's a major delay to propel the vehicle forward when your foot is on the pedal - this delay in getting the car moving could cause a major crash. Motor mounts wear out under 50,000 miles seems too soon when compared to most other vehicles - suspension (Shocks) come super hard from the factory.
Air Bags · at 53,000 miles · reported Oct 15, 2020
I was driving on the highway a safe distance behind a lincoln navigator when they for no reason slammed on the brakes and stopped. I ended up rear ending the navigator. The rear of the car went up into the air came down and spun around three times before coming to a stop. My wife was injured. She sustained a broken rib cuts and scrapes and chest pains. No airbags never deployed in the car at all.
Unknown or Other · at 16,325 miles · reported Jul 24, 2017
Was driving down the road and my vehicle suddenly died-was not out of gas- took a while and started but shook violantly and didn't stay started- waited a while longer and it started and was able to drive it home.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2015 Smart Fortwo 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?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,325 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.