2010 Smart Fortwo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor (1) · Structure:body (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Smart Fortwo model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2014-03-25 · LI82.85-P-058785 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
highline can only be operated to a limited extent or not at all; the input points (contact points) are shifted horizontally relative to the display; calibration is not possible.
Electrical System 2014-03-20 · LI54.21-P-058620 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
preconditioning of the vehicle via the vehicle homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.
Electrical System 2014-03-07 · LI54.21-P-058620 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
preconditioning of the vehicle via the vehicle homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.
Electrical System 2014-03-03 · LI00.10-P-056437 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
range does not meet customer's expectations. customers usually differentiate as follows: 1. total of distance driven + indicated range remaining with one hv battery charge too low 2. actual range until the drive system shuts down too low
Equipment:electrical 2014-01-10 · LI82.60-P-046127 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if the radio 9 was switched off while driving, it can switch itself back on again the next time the engine is started.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2012-04-18 · SM-B-54 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
smart: high-voltage battery software update. *js
What owners report
2019-05-09 · Structure:body · 149,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my car was in motion on the freewaywhen it seized. when stopped the engine in the back caught fire, my vehicle burned to the ground, there were recalls for this the year before, (for the 2009 smart car) there are videos documnting this on you tube. my brother who worked for mercedes (the parent company of smart) as a mechanic told me to see if ther…”
2018-11-30 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 smart fortwo. while driving at any speed, the blower motor did not work and caused the windshield to fog up. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the contact called smart center albuquerque at 877-316-3208 (located at 1220 s renaissance blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87107), but was unable to reach anyone. the manufactu…”
2016-06-24 · Engine · 93,800 mi“i purchased a new 2010 smart for two ' cabriole in may, 2011, from smart center palm beach [fl] (aka. mercedes-benz of palm beach). on december 27, 2013, i experienced loud noises under the front hood. i drove the vehicle to the smart center ' gainesville [fl] (aka. mercedes-benz of gainesville) where they 'found the radiator cooling fan to have …”
2014-07-30 · Engine · 37,900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 smart fortwo. while driving approximately 7 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. the failure occurred four times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 37,9…”
2013-01-20 · Power Train · 20,025 mi“my car was in park and i could not move the gear shift to drive. i am trying to sell the car. someone bought the car yesterday and i am worried they will want to bring the car back to me. *tr…”
2011-09-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,100 mi“smart car repeatedly cuts engine power during acceleration. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.