2023 Smart #1 problems
Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2023 cars, such as rear centre seatbelt buckle that can come loose (2025 recall).
2023 Smart #1 score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 2 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- EngineNot analysed
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment8.61 fault
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety7.91 fault
What changes compared with the 2022 Smart #1
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2022.
Faults outside the engine in the 2023 Smart #1
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyRear centre seatbelt buckle that can come loose (2025 recall)In August 2025 the ÖAMTC reported a recall of the Smart #1 and #3 built up to 11 December 2024: the rear centre seatbelt buckle can press against the adjacent one and come unlatched unintentionally in certain conditions. It is corrected with an adjustment of about 10 minutes at an official workshop.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmenteCall system not fully compatible with Galileo and EGNOS (KBA recall 012747)In August 2023 the KBA registered the first recall of the Smart #1: the eCall (112 emergency call) of 729 cars from 2022 and 2023 was not fully compatible with the Galileo and EGNOS location services. It is corrected with a wireless update, without a visit to the workshop.Repair: €0
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Smart #1 reliable?
Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2023 cars, such as rear centre seatbelt buckle that can come loose (2025 recall).
Is the 2023 Smart #1 better than the 2022?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2022 and 2023 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the Smart #1?
According to our score, the best is 2024 (7.9/10). The year with the worst score is 2022 (7.1/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2023 Smart #1 have?
The most important ones documented for 2023 cars are: rear centre seatbelt buckle that can come loose (2025 recall) (airbags and safety, high severity) and eCall system not fully compatible with Galileo and EGNOS (KBA recall 012747) (electronics and infotainment, medium severity).
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