Model year
2012 smart fortwo
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2012 smart fortwo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), SEAT BELTS (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 36 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 140 complaints
- 2009 100 complaints
- 2010 6 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 8 complaints
- 2013 25 complaints
- 2014 13 complaints
- 2015 6 complaints
- 2016 21 complaints
- 2017 7 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| Cabriolet 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| ED 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| ED Cabriolet 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fortwo coupe · 1L · Automatic (AM5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 34 | 38 | 36 | — | — | $2,300 |
| fortwo cabriolet · 1L · Automatic (AM5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 34 | 38 | 36 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 smart fortwo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.