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2013 Smart Fortwo Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Smart Fortwo has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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 2013 Smart Fortwo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Smart Fortwo owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Smart Fortwo, describing incidents dated March 12, 2012 to June 1, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 6 complaints
  • Seat Belts 6 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Seats 2 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints

Of the 24 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11469109 · Filed

    The drivers side seatbelt connecting floor (I think it's the belt force limiter) has a cable that has broken off. This is the 2nd time this has happened to my SmartCar. It is a design flaw because the cable runs against the metal of the seat cutting thru the cable. It isn't usually noticed until it…

  • ODI #11439125 · Filed

    Software for power control module is not correspond to the series level Software configuration. Basically it doesn't want to take charge due to the Software issues from manufacturer.

  • ODI #11416476 · Filed

    THE GEAR CANNOT GO REVERSE. IT STUCK AT NEUTRAL. I CAN DRIVE FORWARD, NEUTRAL BUT NOT GO REVERSE.

Read all 24 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 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 2013 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.

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Check your 2013 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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