2016 SMART fortwo
2 Recalls for 2016 SMART fortwo
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1970-01-01 | PARKING BRAKE | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691. |
| 2017-07-16 | PARKING BRAKE | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2016 SMART fortwo
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13 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2016 SMART fortwo
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-03 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10911135 |
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| 2017-03-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10969003 |
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| 2020-12-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11383048 |
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| 2016-12-26 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10937409 |
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| 2020-09-09 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11353926 |
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| 2020-01-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11299810 |
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| 2019-09-18 |
ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11256423 |
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| 2018-09-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11129713 |
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| 2018-09-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11131619 |
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| 2018-06-07 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 11100436 |
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| 2016-07-19 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10885818 |
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| 2016-07-05 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10882810 |
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| 2016-02-05 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10824416 |
1 Investigations for 2016 SMART fortwo
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-27 | 2023-08-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM |
48 Service Alerts for 2016 SMART fortwo
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-19 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
smart media system, reversing camera inoperative after software update and subsequent SCN coding Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-02-18 | 010000 STEERING
Creaking, grating or grunting noise while steering audible in the steering gear area. The noise can be transferred through the steering gear into the interior. The noise occurs, in particular, at high temperatures, e.g. in the summer. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-01-10 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
If the Radio 9 was switched off while driving, it can switch itself back on again the next time the engine is started. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-03-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Range does not meet customer’s expectations. Customers usually differentiate as follows: 1. Total of distance driven + indicated range remaining with one HV battery charge too low 2. Actual range until the drive system shuts down too low Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-03-25 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Highline can only be operated to a limited extent or not at all; the input points (contact points) are shifted horizontally relative to the display; calibration is not possible. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-03-20 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-03-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-08-21 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Switching noise from climate relay Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-08-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle no longer starts; starter battery flat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-14 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Condenser leaking Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-23 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-23 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-06 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too great Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-06 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-06 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-06 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Vehicle does not start Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-06 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-07 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-07 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-07 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-07 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
ATA triggers without obvious cause Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Light switch/combination switch, fault code stored Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-02 | 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Instrument cluster – Fuel gauge does not indicate “Full” Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-26 | 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Slight leakage at right side shaft Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-26 | 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Slight leakage at right side shaft Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-26 | 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Slight leakage at right side shaft Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-05-10 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Outside door handle does not return to end position Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-12-07 | 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Noise from area of electric steering Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-07-15 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes – P2237 & P2626. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-07-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update Battery Management System Control Module Software Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-07-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Update Battery Management System Control Module Software Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-07-09 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Installation position of suspension springs at rear axle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-07-09 | 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Installation position of suspension springs at rear axle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-09 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-05-24 | 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated – Fault code P261000 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-05-24 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated – Fault code P261000 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-23 | 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Instrument cluster – Fuel gauge does not indicate “Full” Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-06 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-25 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
smart audio system – time is not shown Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ATA goes off Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-10 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
smart media system displays Renault R-Link pop-up Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-05 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Charging complaints – Initial analysis Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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