https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Smart Fortwo. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:52:27 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2122985 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off, the contact waited, and then restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. The failure had occurred several times while driving. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to brake immediate https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2122986 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off, the contact waited, and then restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. The failure had occurred several times while driving. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to brake immediate https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2092486 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 90 degree fittings(integral to the fuel pump) on top of the fuel pump cracked and leaks gasoline leading to a potential fire that could cause bodily injury for the driver and passenger. It is noticeable because of strong gasoline smell inside and outside of the car. There are many of the same complaints from Smart Car drivers in various forum. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2092195 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver Side front wheel / maybe steering rack / etc. makes loud grinding / rubbing sound when making turn only when the weather's hot and humid and when the car has been running for about 20 min How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Noise / rubbing / grinding sound comes from https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2092196 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver Side front wheel / maybe steering rack / etc. makes loud grinding / rubbing sound when making turn only when the weather's hot and humid and when the car has been running for about 20 min How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Noise / rubbing / grinding sound comes from https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2092197 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver Side front wheel / maybe steering rack / etc. makes loud grinding / rubbing sound when making turn only when the weather's hot and humid and when the car has been running for about 20 min How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Noise / rubbing / grinding sound comes from https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2077266 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2077267 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2045144 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Seat belt anchor to vehicle on driver side of vehicle frayed and broke away with normal routine use. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2027430 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000(Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed there was smoke c https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2027431 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000(Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed there was smoke c https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2023057 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA has no service centers on Long Island,NY that might fix the recall issue. For a time they were the only Smart Car service provider after Smart Car dealers were abandoned. MB USA currently will not do the recall and offers no reasonable alternative. The issue is potential engine compartment/total vehicle fire due to compartment insulation failure. Offers no suggestions for doing https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2022614 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact's mother owns a 2008 Smart ForTwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was notified of the recall but informed the contact that the recall could not be serviced at their location. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer that was 180 miles away. The manufacturer was https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2022430 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz Smart ForTwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment at t https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2020850 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Smart ForTwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacture https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2020696 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and several unknown dealers were contacted and informed the contact that they did not service Smart vehicles. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a r https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2013013 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT When starting the car, the transmission will not respond to the shifter being put into any gear. A computer diagnostic says it is a communications issue. Mercedes, who sold the car to me new, refuses to do any repair work as they have discontinued Smart sales in the US. If the communications for the transmission fails during operation, this will be very dangerous. There are numerous reports on https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2004912 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car shuts down while driving. This happens usually after quick stops or sudden starts like at a red light or when a car suddenly stops on front of me. I have had this issue happen to me several times. I have tried contacting Mercedes-Benz and the dealership where I bought tge car but they do nothing. I need help getting this issue repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2004913 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car shuts down while driving. This happens usually after quick stops or sudden starts like at a red light or when a car suddenly stops on front of me. I have had this issue happen to me several times. I have tried contacting Mercedes-Benz and the dealership where I bought tge car but they do nothing. I need help getting this issue repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-2004914 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car shuts down while driving. This happens usually after quick stops or sudden starts like at a red light or when a car suddenly stops on front of me. I have had this issue happen to me several times. I have tried contacting Mercedes-Benz and the dealership where I bought tge car but they do nothing. I need help getting this issue repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1996763 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Smart ForTwo. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The parts were available; however, the dealer list the manufacturer provided that the recall repair instructions were not available. The contact called multiple dealers however services could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manu https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1987845 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Faulty n83 and Electric Drive Failure occured after charging @ public charging center. No longer under warranty but currently owe 5k on Mercedes lease . Mercedes dealership recommended replacement of both @ 16k I leased the car from them used . Time when lease began 19k https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1987378 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated with a loud whirring noise. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air intake changeover valves had failed. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the parts needed to fix the vehicle were difficult to loca https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1922509 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The cable attaching the seatbelt is frayed and only being held on by a few strands of cable. My research into the problem on forums and the internet has shown that this is an issue on the drivers side seatbelt for Smart Car. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1913997 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The car won't charge over 20% due probably a faulty manufacturer part of N83 high voltage control box. This could cause very serious electrical/battery issues if the high voltage box is faulty. https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1909948 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 v https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1892082 Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated that on multiple occasions when the vehicle was parked and the gear shifter was shifted, the transmission would only shift into neutral. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an indep https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1892083 Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated that on multiple occasions when the vehicle was parked and the gear shifter was shifted, the transmission would only shift into neutral. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an indep https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1892084 Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated that on multiple occasions when the vehicle was parked and the gear shifter was shifted, the transmission would only shift into neutral. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an indep https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo https://plaincars.com/make/smart-fortwo#complaint-1887666 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The car just shuts off while I am driving. I can tell now when it is about to shut off. I have had this problem since I purchased the car in 2016. I have taken the car to the dealership and called Mercedes Benz several times and they will not do anything. I will die because the car is getting worse and shuts off more frequently now. Can you get Mercedes Benz to help me? They told me that they don'