2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo Coupe years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Fortwo Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 56,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 56,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 1,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe recalls (1)
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Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ MANHATTAN [redacted], LOCATED AT 770 11TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10019) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACTUATOR…
I have taken car back to dealer with complain that speed indicated on speedometer is 10% low. They said could not fix and mercedes says is within tolerance. Since my warrantee is based off of my odometer and the car and it is incorrect by 10% i am loosing 10% or my warantee. Thereby they are…
Other Smart Fortwo Coupe years
← 2014 Fortwo Coupe · 2016 Fortwo Coupe →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fortwo Coupe | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Fortwo Coupe | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Fortwo Coupe | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortwo Coupe model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.