Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fortwo Coupe | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Fortwo Coupe | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Fortwo Coupe | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Fortwo Coupe | 20 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train8
- Structure4
- Unknown or other2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Steering1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 8 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.4–6.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 7.5 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| 2015 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 6.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| 2014 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 6.9 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| 2013 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 6.9 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| 2012 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 6.9 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| 2011 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 7.0 | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| 2010 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 7.0 | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| 2008 | fortwo coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 7.0 | 5.8 | 6.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In Finland
551 Fortwo Coupe cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 88% petrol, 11% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 68,000 km |
| 2016 | 9 | 68,000 km |
| 2015 | 7 | 70,000 km |
| 2014 | 25 | 68,000 km |
| 2013 | 21 | 95,000 km |
| 2012 | 70 | 98,000 km |
| 2011 | 62 | 106,000 km |
| 2010 | 70 | 112,000 km |
| 2009 | 38 | 111,000 km |
| 2008 | 57 | 124,000 km |
| 2007 | 42 | 127,000 km |
| 2006 | 26 | 109,000 km |
| 2005 | 44 | 108,000 km |
| 2004 | 19 | 115,000 km |
| 2003 | 45 | 114,000 km |
| 2002 | 5 | 146,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
373,345 new Smart Fortwo Coupe cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Italy (3), Spain (2), Germany (2).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 91 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 67 | 106 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 42,561 | 135 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 38,720 | 130 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 35,738 | 149 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 39,089 | — |
| 2015 | 40,310 | — |
| 2014 | 30,713 | — |
| 2013 | 39,750 | — |
| 2012 | 25,288 | — |
| 2011 | 29,534 | — |
| 2010 | 51,567 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Fortwo Coupe.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.
NHTSA recalls