This page covers 1 recall, 11 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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.
The most notable pattern across 2015 Smart ForTwo complaints centers on the driver-side seatbelt cable. Multiple owners report that the metal cable connecting the seatbelt to the pretensioner frays significantly, in one case down to a single strand, at relatively low mileage, raising questions about whether this is a wear issue or a material one. On the powertrain side, one owner describes a pronounced throttle delay, where pressing the accelerator produces a significant lag before the car moves, which owners say is especially problematic when merging into traffic. Two separate owners also report engine fires, with flames visible from the hood or rear of the vehicle shortly after warning lights appeared on the dash; the cause in both cases was not confirmed.
11
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
Headlamps can be horizontally adjusted when they shouldn't be, reducing your vehicle's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming drivers in low light or at night.
What the fix does
Dealers will install sealing caps on the headlamps to prevent the adjustment screws from being turned.
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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 →
