2019 smart Fortwo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2019 smart Fortwo, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2019 smart Fortwo
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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Traction battery (electrical system) and 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure. The detached weld may also cause an electrical arc which can ignite inside the battery cells.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 smart Fortwo have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Faulty n83 and Electric Drive Failure occured after charging @ public charging center. No longer under warranty but currently owe 5k on Mercedes lease . Mercedes dealership recommended replacement of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2019 smart fortwo (EQ fortwo (convertible), EQ fortwo (coupe)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 102–108 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 112–124 / 91–94 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
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 2019 smart Fortwo
How do I know if my 2019 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 smart Fortwo; 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 20V107000).
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.