Smart Recalls — Canada & USA

Smart has 5 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 2005 through 2019, with 17 recall campaigns recorded across that period. The severity distribution is notably concentrated at the upper end of the severity rating system: 65% of campaigns fall into the Critical tier and 24% into the High tier, together accounting for all but two of the 17 campaigns. None of the recalls fall into the Low or Informational tiers. Critical recalls in this system cover defects with the potential for loss of vehicle control, fire, or serious injury, and High recalls represent conditions that fall just below that threshold. The complete absence of Low and Informational entries means the lineup's recall record is made up almost entirely of its two most consequential categories.

The Fortwo is by far the most-recalled model in the lineup, carrying 14 of the 17 total campaigns. The Fortwo Cabriolet and Fortwo Convertible each account for one recall. Given that the Fortwo represents such a large share of the overall campaign count, the severity figures for the lineup as a whole closely reflect that model's recall profile. The five-model coverage and relatively compact year range reflect the limited scope of the brand's presence in the North American market during the years captured in the database.