2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Passenger seat belt stop securing the buckle no apparent reason”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2017 · Seat belts
“The car has a intermittent problem with shifting into reverse. When shifted the transmission lever to the reverse position the shift indicator on the information center will show blank and a high pitc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2017 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 smart fortwo (fortwo cabriolet, fortwo coupe, fortwo electric drive convertible, fortwo electric drive coupe). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 34–108 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 31–124 / 38–94 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 0.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM6); Manual 5-spd |
Checking a specific 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet
How do I know if my 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised smart dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V447000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other smart models
- Fortwo346 complaints
- Fortwo Cabrio28 complaints
- Fortwo Coupe23 complaints
- Fortwo Coupe Electric7 complaints
- Fortwo Convertible Electr1 complaints
- Fortwo Convertible0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.