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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2010 smart fortwo.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 smart fortwo (1 fires reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 smart fortwo.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Smart Fortwo 2-Dr. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2010 smart fortwo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fortwo cabriolet 1.0 L Automatic (AM5) | 33 | 41 | 36 | $2,300 |
| fortwo coupe 1.0 L Automatic (AM5) | 33 | 41 | 36 | $2,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.