MYRModel Year Report

2015 Smart Fortwo

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2015 Smart Fortwo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:39:50.973Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Smart Fortwo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 139 complaints 2009: 100 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 25 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2015: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
20052
2008139
2009100
20106
201116
20128
201325
201413
20156
201621
20177
20181
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Sunday 3/23 I was driving west on 225 heading towards work, all of a sudden the check engine light comes on and all kinds of other lights on the dash came on. I got pulled over and looked in the rear view mirror I seen flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250326

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SMART FORTWO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190110

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: traction control system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SMART FORTWO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190110

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Smart Fortwo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for traction control system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2015 Smart Fortwo reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Smart Fortwo?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Smart Fortwo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.