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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 smart fortwo.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 smart fortwo (2 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 smart fortwo.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Smart Fortwo 2 DR RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 smart fortwo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fortwo cabriolet 1.0 L Automatic (AM5) | 34 | 38 | 36 | $2,300 |
| fortwo coupe 1.0 L Automatic (AM5) | 34 | 38 | 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.