2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo Coupe Electric years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Fortwo Coupe Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 4,771 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The driver was sitting a red light when flames started emerging from the hood. The driver exited the car before the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames and ultimately destroyed. It is unclear what caused the fire but it might have been a wiring harness (or at least there was a wiring…
The cable that connects the driver's seatbelt to the seatbelt tensioner (smart/Mercedes part number [redacted]) frayed. The car has less than 49,000 miles on it. Six of the seven strands of the cable frayed and broke, leaving just one strand connecting the driver's seatbelt to the car. I've…
While driving, brakes failed, brake pedal became impossible to depress with no brake response, and a warning light indicating a brake fault came on. Fortunately, driver was on a slow moving city street and was able to pull over and stop using hand brake for an emergency stop. Other electrical…
Other Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric?
Owners most often report seat belts, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortwo Coupe Electric model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.