repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Smart FortwoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Smart Fortwo, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-107 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Smart Fortwo has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Smart Fortwo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Smart.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Fortwo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fortwo median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Smart Fortwo, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Fortwo owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Faulty n83 and Electric Drive Failure occured after charging @ public charging center. No longer under warranty but currently owe 5k on Mercedes lease. Mercedes dealership recommended replacement of both @ 16k I leased the car from them used. Time when lease began 19k
Own a 2019 Fortwo?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.