Model year
2018 smart fortwo
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2018 smart fortwo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 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–$750, 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
1 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.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 2018 smart fortwo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.