Model year 2018 · Two Seaters
2018 smart fortwo: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 smart fortwo at 102–108 MPGe combined with 57–58 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined MPGe
102–108
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
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.
2018 smart fortwo recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2018 smart fortwo, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2018 smart fortwo in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fortwo electric drive convertible | Electric (60 KW AC Synchronous) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 112/91/102 MPGe | 57 mi 33 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe | Electric (60 KW AC Synchronous) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 124/94/108 MPGe | 58 mi 31 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
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.
2018 smart fortwo crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 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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2018 smart fortwo owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 smart fortwo, most recently on Nov 30, 2021. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other smart fortwo model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 fortwo | 102–108 MPGe | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2017 fortwo | 34–35 mpg · 102–108 MPGe | 1 | 9 | 4/5 |
| 2016 fortwo | 34–35 mpg · 107 MPGe | 2 | 22 | — |
| 2015 fortwo | 36 mpg · 107 MPGe | 1 | 11 | — |
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Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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