2014 Smart Fortwo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Smart Fortwo. That ranks 6th out of 13 Fortwo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 13,833 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Smart Fortwo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 31% | 13,833 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 31% | 2,550 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 6,157 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 6,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Smart Fortwo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Smart Fortwo.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
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 cable attaching the seatbelt is frayed and only being held on by a few strands of cable. My research into the problem on forums and the internet has shown that this is an issue on the drivers side seatbelt for Smart Car.
The SRS light is on. Technician scanned vehicle and performed guided tests on drivers side seat airbag, found that HE airbag squib is faulty. This is an internal part of the airbag and airbag will need to be replaced.
The brake booster malfunctioned while I was driving
Driverâs seatbelt broke at the tensioner as if the cable had been cut with wire cutters. My vehicle has not been involved in a wreck. Under normal driving conditions. Safety issue is if it broke this easily what wouldâve happened if I had been involved in an accident? Of course I took the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 smart fortwo. The contact was driving at 60 mph, when the vehicle lost power and the contact noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the tow truck driver informed the contact that the radiator had…
Other Smart Fortwo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fortwo | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Fortwo | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Fortwo | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Fortwo | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 Fortwo | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Fortwo | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 Fortwo | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Fortwo | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 Fortwo | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Fortwo | 100 | 1 |
| 2008 Fortwo | 140 | 2 |
| 2005 Fortwo | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Smart Fortwo?
Owners most often report engine, seat belts, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Smart Fortwo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Smart Fortwo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortwo model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.