2011 smart Fortwo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 smart Fortwo, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 smart Fortwo. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 smart Fortwo have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 36,181 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“175 55 r15 Tge tires wires startes to unravelling and chabgibg the ahape of tge tire.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2023 · Tires
“The driver side seat belt latch has failed for the second time in 2 years. The male end can not be inserted into the female end.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2018 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 smart fortwo (fortwo cabriolet, fortwo coupe, fortwo electric drive cabriolet, fortwo electric drive coupe). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 36–87 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 33–94 / 39–79 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM5) |
Compare smart Fortwo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every smart Fortwo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 smart Fortwo | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 smart Fortwo | 2 | 140 |
| 2009 smart Fortwo | 1 | 100 |
| 2010 smart Fortwo | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 smart Fortwo | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 smart Fortwo | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 smart Fortwo | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 smart Fortwo | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 smart Fortwo | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 smart Fortwo | 1 | 21 |
| 2017 smart Fortwo | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 smart Fortwo | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 smart Fortwo | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2011 smart Fortwo
How do I know if my 2011 smart Fortwo 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.
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.
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
- Fortwo Cabrio28 complaints
- Fortwo Coupe23 complaints
- Fortwo Coupe Electric7 complaints
- Fortwo Cabriolet2 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.