How do I know if my Smart Fortwo has a recall?

To know if your Smart Fortwo has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Smart Fortwo VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Smart Fortwo has an open recall?

If your Smart Fortwo is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Smart Fortwo does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Smart Fortwo are taken care of by Smart at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Smart Fortwo

6 Recalls

NHTSA 18V-273 · OEM 2018060010

Engine Compartment Insulation Deforms Becoming Fire Hazard

42,781 Potential Units Affected

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo, 2009 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-448 · OEM 2017080009

Parking Brake Does Not Securely Hold The Vehicle

5,061 Potential Units Affected

As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-447 · OEM 2017090002

Front Suspension Left Side Steering Knuckle Fails

110 Potential Units Affected

Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-179

Headlight Adjustment Outside Of Proper Specification Not Sealed Off

2,213 Potential Units Affected

If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, the headlight may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications, reducing the driver's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 15V-192 · OEM 2015040002

Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Fails

5,058 Potential Units Affected

If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Smart Fortwo, 2015 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 08V-390 · OEM 0808-001

Paint Failure Allows Windshield Separation

43 Potential Units Affected

SUCH DE LAMINATING CAN TAKE PLACE IN THE AREA OF THE BODY WHERE THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF HAVE BEEN AFFIXED WITH ADHESIVE, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE ADHESION OF THOSE COMPONENTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEPARATION. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH IF THE ROOF OR WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo

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Recall FAQs

If your Smart Fortwo is affected by a new safety recall, Smart will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Smart Fortwo has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Smart Fortwo for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Smart Fortwo is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Smart Fortwo for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Smart Fortwo for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Smart Fortwo will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Smart Fortwo by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Smart Fortwo that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Smart Fortwo, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Smart Fortwo VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Smart Fortwo

6 Recalls

NHTSA 18V-273 · OEM 2018060010

Engine Compartment Insulation Deforms Becoming Fire Hazard

42,781 Potential Units Affected

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo, 2009 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-448 · OEM 2017080009

Parking Brake Does Not Securely Hold The Vehicle

5,061 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-447 · OEM 2017090002

Front Suspension Left Side Steering Knuckle Fails

110 Potential Units Affected

Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-179

Headlight Adjustment Outside Of Proper Specification Not Sealed Off

2,213 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 15V-192 · OEM 2015040002

Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Fails

5,058 Potential Units Affected

If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Smart Fortwo, 2015 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 08V-390 · OEM 0808-001

Paint Failure Allows Windshield Separation

43 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 18V-273 · OEM 2018060010

Engine Compartment Insulation Deforms Becoming Fire Hazard

42,781 Potential Units Affected

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo, 2009 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-448 · OEM 2017080009

Parking Brake Does Not Securely Hold The Vehicle

5,061 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-447 · OEM 2017090002

Front Suspension Left Side Steering Knuckle Fails

110 Potential Units Affected

Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-179

Headlight Adjustment Outside Of Proper Specification Not Sealed Off

2,213 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 15V-192 · OEM 2015040002

Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Fails

5,058 Potential Units Affected

If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Smart Fortwo, 2015 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 08V-390 · OEM 0808-001

Paint Failure Allows Windshield Separation

43 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 18V-273 · OEM 2018060010

Engine Compartment Insulation Deforms Becoming Fire Hazard

42,781 Potential Units Affected

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo, 2009 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-448 · OEM 2017080009

Parking Brake Does Not Securely Hold The Vehicle

5,061 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-447 · OEM 2017090002

Front Suspension Left Side Steering Knuckle Fails

110 Potential Units Affected

Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 17V-179

Headlight Adjustment Outside Of Proper Specification Not Sealed Off

2,213 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 15V-192 · OEM 2015040002

Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Fails

5,058 Potential Units Affected

If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Smart Fortwo, 2015 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA 08V-390 · OEM 0808-001

Paint Failure Allows Windshield Separation

43 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Smart Fortwo

Smart Fortwo Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 6 recalls that may affect your Smart Fortwo.

Check your Smart Fortwo for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Smart dealership near you.