2012 SMART ForTwo

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

0 Recalls for 2012 SMART ForTwo

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 SMART ForTwo

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7 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 SMART ForTwo

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2016-09-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10907130
2016-09-16 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10907128
2017-03-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10966517
2018-07-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 11110785
2016-06-16 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10874568
2014-10-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10650608
2012-07-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10466970
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0 Investigations for 2012 SMART ForTwo

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

48 Service Alerts for 2012 SMART ForTwo

Date Description
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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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2014-03-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.

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2014-03-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does not function or is restricted.

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2017-08-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Switching noise from climate relay

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2018-05-14 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Condenser leaking

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2018-07-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible

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2018-07-23 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible

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2018-12-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too great

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2018-08-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle does not start

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2018-08-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle does not start

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2018-08-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle does not start

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2018-08-06 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Vehicle does not start

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2018-08-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle does not start

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2018-03-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)

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2018-03-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)

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2018-03-07 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)

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2018-03-07 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97)

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2018-05-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

ATA triggers without obvious cause

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2018-06-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Light switch/combination switch, fault code stored

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2015-04-02 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Instrument cluster – Fuel gauge does not indicate “Full”

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2015-04-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control

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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

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2015-03-26 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Slight leakage at right side shaft

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2015-03-26 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Slight leakage at right side shaft

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2015-03-26 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

Slight leakage at right side shaft

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2016-05-10 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Outside door handle does not return to end position

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2017-12-07 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Noise from area of electric steering

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2014-10-14 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527

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2016-07-15 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes – P2237 & P2626.

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2014-06-09 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly

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2016-05-24 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated – Fault code P261000

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2016-05-24 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated – Fault code P261000

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2015-03-23 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Instrument cluster – Fuel gauge does not indicate “Full”

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2014-05-06 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery

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2015-06-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ATA goes off

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2013-03-05 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Charging complaints – Initial analysis

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2013-01-29 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-04-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-05-06 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2013-06-04 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2013-06-04 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2013-03-19 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2013-01-16 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-09-17 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2012-04-18 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS

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2012 SMART ForTwo

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