2015 smart fortwo: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 smart fortwo at 36 mpg combined (gas versions) and 107 MPGe combined with 68 miles of EPA-rated range across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
36
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORTWO CONVERTIBLE, FORTWO COUPE, FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a smart dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 smart fortwo recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 smart fortwo, newest first.
Steering
NHTSA 15V192000Reported Mar 31, 2015
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2015040002)
Units affected
5,058 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 smart fortwo fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 smart fortwo crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 smart fortwo (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2015 smart fortwo owner complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 smart fortwo, most recently on Mar 26, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 smart fortwo complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
4
Engine
2
Seat belts
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Power train
1
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
Traction control system
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
