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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure. The detached weld may also cause an electrical arc which can ignite inside the battery cells.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the high-voltage battery fails, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical arc inside the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030009.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 smart fortwo. Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 smart fortwo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| EQ fortwo (convertible) Automatic (A1) | 112 | 91 | 102 | $750 |
| EQ fortwo (coupe) Automatic (A1) | 124 | 94 | 108 | $700 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.