Model year
2017 smart fortwo
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 7 complaints for the 2017 smart fortwo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 2 complaints under FORTWO CABRIOLET. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), STEERING (2), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 2 DR RWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 34–35 mpg combined and 102–108 MPGe combined and 31–33 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$2,400, 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
17V447000 · Jul 14, 2017
STEERING
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| FORTWO CABRIOLET | 1 | 2 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fortwo cabriolet · 0.9L · Automatic (AM6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 33 | 38 | 35 | — | — | $2,350 |
| fortwo cabriolet · 0.9L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $2,400 |
| fortwo coupe · 0.9L · Automatic (AM6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 33 | 39 | 35 | — | — | $2,350 |
| fortwo coupe · 0.9L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 | 39 | 34 | — | — | $2,400 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 124 | 94 | 108 | 31.0 | 58 | $700 |
| fortwo electric drive convertible · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 112 | 91 | 102 | 33.0 | 57 | $750 |
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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 2017 smart fortwo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.