2009 Smart Fortwo Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Smart Fortwo, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving from work when the front drivers side tire blew out. I purchased 4 new tires after this, then a couple of days after the purchase, the rear passenger tire blew out. Both times the pressure monitor in the valve let go. This lead to an immediate loss of tire pressure. Very dangerous I wrote Smart, but the never responded.”
NHTSA complaint #10512691, filed 2013-05, 48,000 miles“As I was driving to work on a highway at 55 MPH, my car's right front wheel got ripped apart and my car got unstable to the point I almost killed myself. My car was towed and I was told that the car's TPMS stem valve holder broke off while driving. This is not the first time it happens. The quality of the stem holders is bad and breaks all the time. Smart should recall these cars and change the pieces that could save lives.”
NHTSA complaint #10764708, filed 2015-09, 125,000 miles“Where do I begin? After about a year of owning my Smart car, I was driving on the highway doing about 70 MPH when suddenly I feel my car pull to the right and start shaking. I pull safely to the shoulder to find the valve stem for my tire had detached and my tire was now flat. Not having a spare, I had to call a tow truck. The same issue happened to the remaining 3 tires in the following months to a year. While driving the valve stem would detach and all air depleting from the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10705509, filed 2015-04, 15,000 miles“On january 1st 2013, I was driving home with my preowned 2009 Smart car brabus, I hit a average size pot hole but didn't really think about it much because I'm used to hitting these potholes. But as I drove on for another minute, the car started shaking violently to the point where I have to stop on the middle of the highway. And slowly pull over. Come to find out that my tires were popped, the rims are bent. After doing some research on the wheels, I found that there is not enough cushion to withstand impacts such as a decent size pothole or bump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491528, filed 2013-01, 6,100 miles“The valve stems are cracking and if they fail while driving a driver may lose control. The cracked valve stems were noticed when the wheels were removed for service. Photos are available if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10619397, filed 2014-08, 9,400 milesWheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Smart Fortwo
27 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Smart Fortwo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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