MYRModel Year Report

2015 Smart Fortwo

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2015 Smart Fortwo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:10.275Z

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
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 140 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 6 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2019: 1 complaint 2019
2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 140 complaints 2008 2009: 100 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 6 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019
2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 140 complaints 2008 2009: 100 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 6 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019

2015: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20052
2008140
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, 2025-03-26

Also filed under Electrical system

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, 2019-01-10

Also filed under Traction control system

Traction control system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: traction control system.

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.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Smart Fortwo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Traction control system: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report 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 2026-09-22 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.