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Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
Research · 8 model years
smart FortwoEvery model year, 2005–2017
Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 312 owner complaints for the smart Fortwo. The 2008 model year has the most complaints (160).
smart Fortwo years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 of 5 | 35 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not rated | 71 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 8 | 2 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 16 | 2 | Not rated | 62 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 6 | 0 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 111 | 5 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 160 | 7 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | — |
- 20171 recall · 9 complaints · 35 mpg
- 20161 recall · 0 complaints · 71 mpg
- 20120 recalls · 8 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20110 recalls · 16 complaints · 62 mpg
- 20100 recalls · 6 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20091 recall · 111 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20082 recalls · 160 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20050 recalls · 2 complaints
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2017 Fortwo
1 campaign
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026