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smart fortwo by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 5 model years of the smart fortwo (2015–2019). The 2019 model is rated 102–108 MPGe combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare smart fortwo years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 fortwo | 2 | 102–108 MPGe | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2018 fortwo | 2 | 102–108 MPGe | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2017 fortwo | 6 | 34–35 mpg · 102–108 MPGe | 1 | 9 | 4/5 |
| 2016 fortwo | 4 | 34–35 mpg · 107 MPGe | 2 | 22 | — |
| 2015 fortwo | 4 | 36 mpg · 107 MPGe | 1 | 11 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest smart fortwo recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any smart fortwo year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 20V107000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Feb 24, 2020; model years 2019
- 17V448000 — Parking brake, reported Jul 16, 2017; model years 2016
- 17V447000 — Steering, reported Jul 14, 2017; model years 2017
- 17V179000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Mar 16, 2017; model years 2016
- 15V192000 — Steering, reported Mar 31, 2015; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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