Recalls by year · NHTSA data
smart fortwo recalls, 2008–2017
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 8 smart fortwo model years, 2008–2017; the 2016 has the most recall campaigns (2). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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smart fortwo model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 fortwo | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 fortwo | 2 | 22 |
| 2015 fortwo | 1 | 11 |
| 2014 fortwo | 1 | 18 |
| 2013 fortwo | 0 | 25 |
| 2011 fortwo | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 fortwo | 1 | 111 |
| 2008 fortwo | 2 | 177 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.