Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-273 · 2008–2009 Smart Fortwo
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-273 covers 42,781 2008–2009 Smart Fortwo for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V273000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
The risk
If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 20, 2007 to November 2, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Engine Compartment FireNHTSA
- Engine Compartment FireNHTSA