This page covers 2 recalls, 17 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Smart Fortwo.
36 mpg combined
6.5 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
For the 2014 Smart Fortwo, the complaint picture is relatively thin at 17 total reports, but a few patterns stand out. Engine and seat belt issues each draw the most reports. On the seat belt side, owners describe fraying cables on the driver's side belt, in some cases worn down to just a few strands, along with airbag warning lights traced to a faulty airbag squib in the driver's seat. Engine complaints round out the top category, though the reports don't cluster around a single clear symptom. A handful of electrical complaints involve the high-voltage charging system, where owners describe the car failing to charge correctly at public stations and a persistent high-voltage maintenance alert on the dash that independent shops struggled to diagnose.
17
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2014 Smart Fortwo has 2 recalls, both concerning steering gear mounting bolts that can break while driving and cause a loss of vehicle handling control.
The bolts that attach the steering gear to the front crossmember can fracture during normal operation. If they fail, the steering gear loses its secure mounting point, which can make the car difficult or impossible to steer accurately and raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the steering gear to the vehicle may break during normal driving, potentially affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts connecting the steering gear to the front cross member may break, affecting how the vehicle handles and increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the defective bolts with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
