2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Seat Belts (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (34)
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 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-03 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“the driver was sitting a red light when flames started emerging from the hood. the driver exited the car before the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames and ultimately destroyed. it is unclear what caused the fire but it might have been a wiring harness (or at least there was a wiring harness in the front drivers area under the hood). …”
2022-05-06 · Seat Belts“the cable that connects the driver's seatbelt to the seatbelt tensioner (smart/mercedes part number 4518600084) frayed. the car has less than 49,000 miles on it. six of the seven strands of the cable frayed and broke, leaving just one strand connecting the driver's seatbelt to the car. i've attached photos of the tensioner as mounted in the car and…”
2017-05-02 · Service Brakes · 4,771 mi“while driving, brakes failed, brake pedal became impossible to depress with no brake response, and a warning light indicating a brake fault came on. fortunately, driver was on a slow moving city street and was able to pull over and stop using hand brake for an emergency stop. other electrical related glitches in this car can be 'reset' by turning…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.