2015 Smart Fortwo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Traction Control System (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (56)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-26 · Engine · 🔥 fire“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 …”
2023-07-14 · Seat Belts · 65,000 mi“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 …”
2021-04-21 · Unknown Or Other · 10,000 mi“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 -…”
2020-10-15 · Air Bags · 53,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 p…”
2019-01-10 · Traction Control System · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 smart fortwo. while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of north olmsted (28450 lorain rd, north olmsted, oh 44070, (440) 716-2700) where it was diagnosed that the ste…”
2017-07-24 · Unknown Or Other · 16,325 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.