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2013 Smart Fortwo Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
18,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Smart Fortwo, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 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.

“Red light with seat with a red DOT came on while I was driving. I stopped the car and looked up what the symbol meant. When it didn't involve oil or water, I drove it to dealer. They performed 30,000 mile service and when I drove it home it stopped.”

NHTSA complaint #11203624, filed 2019-04, 30,000 miles

“The 2013 Smart Fortwo pure edition (base model) seat belt restraint system malfunctions. When the driver leans forward to look out either side window to check for oncoming traffic the seat belt becomes loose and will not retract into the guide unless it is hand fed. This also remains true for the passenger side. It appears it is being caught up in the guide attached to the side of the seats.”

NHTSA complaint #10555019, filed 2013-12, 7,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201328%
200811%

Other parts of the 2013 Smart Fortwo

Seat belts
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Smart Fortwo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology