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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2013 smart fortwo.
Owner complaints (25)
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 smart fortwo (3 fires reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 7 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 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 |
| fortwo electric drive convertible Automatic (A1) | 122 | 93 | 107 | $700 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe Automatic (A1) | 122 | 93 | 107 | $700 |
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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.