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2014 Smart Fortwo Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,157miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
36 mpgcombined, 1.0L 3-cyl RWD · 34 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Smart Fortwo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2014 Smart Fortwo. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by seat belts (4) and air bags (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,157 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 55 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “While driving at a steady speed of 40mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power. You could hear that the cylinders and pistons stopped working. The vehicle had 2 gallons of gas. We put in 2 more gallons at the adjacent gas station and limped home at 30mph. The dealership picked up the vehicle at our home and drove it from milwaukee to chicago without incident. The dealership said they replaced the purge valve and all 3 ignition coils;come and pick it up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10588504, filed 2014-05, 232 miles

Seat belts: “Driver’s seatbelt broke at the tensioner as if the cable had been cut with wire cutters. My vehicle has not been involved in a wreck. Under normal driving conditions. Safety issue is if it broke this easily what would’ve happened if I had been involved in an accident? Of course I took the vehicle immediately to a repair shop and the cost to repair is $843.31. Of course the parts have to be ordered. This is a safety issue it’s a law issue you have to have a seatbelt it’s not like I can’t live without the seatbelt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11469708, filed 2022-06

Air bags: “The SRS light is on. Technician scanned vehicle and performed guided tests on drivers side seat airbag, found that HE airbag squib is faulty. This is an internal part of the airbag and airbag will need to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11501955, filed 2023-01

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 26,666 miles.

67%0–100%10–2522%25–5011%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,157 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142015320162019202120222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Smart Fortwo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
fortwo cabriolet RWD1.0L 3-cyl5-speed automatic343836$2,300
fortwo electric drive convertible RWDElectricsingle-speed12293107 MPGe$700
fortwo electric drive coupe RWDElectricsingle-speed12293107 MPGe$700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Smart Fortwo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 55 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 55 bulletins →

Other model years of the Smart Fortwo

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201772,3341435—Not enough data
2016215,3001—107 MPGe—Falling
2015616,3251—36—Not enough data
2014136,1571—36—Not enough data
20132513,0000—3624 · FewerFalling
2012832,0000—36—Not enough data
20111629,6000—36—Rising
2010633,9500—36—Not enough data
200910038,5001—3650 · TypicalFalling
200814039,2282—3693 · MoreFalling

All Smart Fortwo model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Smart Fortwo have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2014 Smart Fortwo as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Smart Fortwo is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by seat belts with 4.

Has the 2014 Smart Fortwo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Smart Fortwo get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Smart Fortwo (fortwo cabriolet, 1.0L 3-cyl) at 36 mpg combined, 34 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Smart Fortwo reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,157 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 26,666 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.