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2011 Smart Fortwo Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Smart Fortwo has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Smart dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Smart Fortwo, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Smart Fortwo owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Smart Fortwo, describing incidents dated March 7, 2012 to January 2, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 5 complaints
  • Electrical System 4 complaints
  • Seat Belts 4 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Of the 16 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 16 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11500754 · Filed

    175 55 r15 Tge tires wires startes to unravelling and chabgibg the ahape of tge tire.

  • ODI #11143407 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #11115029 · Filed

    THE METAL SEAT BELT CONNECTOR FRAYED IN TO TWO PIECES. REPLACED WITH OEM PART. IT FRAYED AGAIN. IT'S A 2011 DRIVEN BY A 75 YR.OLD SENIOR CITIZEN. MERCEDES ACCUSED OWNER OF MALICIOUSLY CUTTING CABLE. EXTREME SAFETY HAZZARD.

Read all 16 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Smart Fortwo in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Smart Fortwo as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

Other Smart Fortwo model years

Check your 2011 Smart Fortwo VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Smart Fortwo at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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