2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric recalls and problems

The 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Smart dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric recalls

Recall 15V-192: Steering

Reported Mar 31, 2015 · 5,058 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupes and Convertibles, and 2014 Fortwo Coupe Electric and Fortwo Convertible Electric vehicles. The affected vehicles have steering gear mounting bolts which may break during vehicle operation.

Risk: If the steering gear mounting bolts break, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Smart customer service at 1-800-762-7887.

2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Power Train	1
Service Brakes	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Sep 1, 2025

Loss of most of the braking effectiveness, resulting in a collision. This vehicle had a Virginia State inspection performed the previous month and no brake failure dash lights were noted before the collision.

Electrical System · reported Mar 18, 2025

My 2014 SMART FORTWO has a HV System Maintenance warning that should be included with 2014-2015 HV System recall that Mercedes has. However, My VIN is not coming up on the search. The HV System is causing the car to not charge correctly at charging stations and it is causing the system battery to drain. I don't know when the HV System light came on, but it started causing the vehicle to glitch about March 05, 2025. I have someone look at it in 2023... But it is still having HV System Maintenance problems.

Electrical System · reported Mar 16, 2025

My SMART ForTwo Coupe 2014 has been having a High Voltage System Maintenance alert on the dashboard. I have sought service help from AAA and PepBoys, but everyone was saying the system battery is fine. When I moved to an apartment that doesn't have electric outlets, my ability to charge was stifled. When my HV battery went under 10%, the system battery shutdown and the HV battery went into reserve mode. I searched the internet and all over the U.S. SMART ForTwo 2014 is having this problem. It's all over the forums on SMART USA website. I did a search and Mercedes has a recall for SMART 2014 -…

Power Train · at 28,000 miles · reported Jul 28, 2016

Twice, so far this year, while driving on a major roadway, the vehicle lost power. I had to pull over to the shoulder, put it in park, shut it off, and restart the system. I consider that to be an exceptionally dangerous situation. Later, when the vehicle was serviced, I was told that smart USA was aware of this problem, and that a software upgrade was needed. There was no recall!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric: 15V-192 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Smart Fortwo Coupe Electric?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 miles.

Are Smart recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Smart dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.