2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo Coupe years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Fortwo Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, the headlight may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications, reducing the driver's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
At 65mph on a freeway traveling straight when i had to brake for traffic i experienced a complete brake system failure. The vehicle swerved severely to the left and right entering both lanes luckily their was nobody was in those lanes it would have been an accident. There was such a severe…
Other Smart Fortwo Coupe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Fortwo Coupe | 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 2016 Smart Fortwo Coupe?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.