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Model year

2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe

Coupe, gasoline, built in France. Owner complaints on file from Sep 30, 2015 to Feb 11, 2019.

Recalls (1)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (28)
Recall campaigns covering this model year15,058 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2015 coupe
Severity index0.02015 coupes average 8.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe peaked in 2015, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512015120162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
15V-192Mar 31, 2015Affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operationSteering5,058Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 11, 2019Failure Feb 8, 201956,700 milesRichmond Hill, NYPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ MANHATTAN (212-629-1600, LOCATED AT 770 11TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10019) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,700.

    NHTSA complaint 11176356
  2. Filed Sep 30, 2015Failure May 16, 20151,600 milesMedina, OHUnknown or other

    I HAVE TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALER WITH COMPLAIN THAT SPEED INDICATED ON SPEEDOMETER IS 10% LOW. THEY SAID COULD NOT FIX AND MERCEDES SAYS IS WITHIN TOLERANCE. SINCE MY WARRANTEE IS BASED OFF OF MY ODOMETER AND THE CAR AND IT IS INCORRECT BY 10% I AM LOOSING 10% OR MY WARANTEE. THEREBY THEY ARE VIOLATING THE AGREEMENT OF WARANTEE AT PURCHASE. THEY ARE REFUSING TO CORRECT PROBLEM OR ISSUE EXTENDED WARANTEE.

    NHTSA complaint 10778617
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

28 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis wor…
  • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
  • LI82.30-P-059239 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled …
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
  • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
  • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
  • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
  • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
  • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
  • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
  • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
  • LI82.85-P-058785 Mar 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Highline can only be operated to a limited extent or not at all; the input points (contact points) are shifted horizontally relative to the display; calibration is not possible.
  • LI54.21-P-058620 Mar 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.
  • LI54.21-P-058620 Mar 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.
  • LI00.10-P-056437 Mar 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Range does not meet customer's expectations. Customers usually differentiate as follows: 1. Total of distance driven + indicated range remaining with one HV battery charge too low 2. Actual range until the drive system shuts down too low
  • LI82.60-P-046127 Jan 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    If the Radio 9 was switched off while driving, it can switch itself back on again the next time the engine is started.
  • LI46.40-P-055798 Feb 18, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Creaking, grating or grunting noise while steering audible in the steering gear area. The noise can be transferred through the steering gear into the interior. The noise occurs, in particular, at high temperatures, e.g. in the summer.
  • LI54 65-P-066765 Jul 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
  • LI80 50-P-061700 Jul 3, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ATA operates without obvious cause
  • LI29.10-P-051288 Jun 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly
  • SM-B-54.10-09 May 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery
  • LI54.10-P-055824 Mar 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Charging complaints - Initial analysis
  • LI54.10-P-052655 Feb 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    smart ed - 12V battery discharged, undervoltage, vehicle not drivable, fault messages concerning electric drive system
  • LI54.30-P-061127 Apr 17, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"
  • LI82.85-P-053710 Oct 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527
  • SM-B-82.10/06 May 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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