Model year record
2012 SMART Fortwo
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 11 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 5,200 mi |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2,500 mi |
| Seat belts | 2 | 110,000 mi |
| Engine | 1 | 2,500 mi |
| Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit | 1 | 20,000 mi |
| Power train | 1 | 32,000 mi |
| Structure: body | 1 | 45,100 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2,500 mi |
The 2011 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2013 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.