Smart Forfour (2014–2021) · Smart campaigns
Recalls and campaigns for the Smart Forfour
We have documented 6 recalls for the Smart Forfour. The most recent (20 October 2017): DVSA R/2017/252: incorrectly manufactured hub carrier.[1]
Recall (6)
RecallDVSA (Reino Unido) / Mercedes-Benz Cars UK · 20 October 2017 · Ref. R/2017/252 (ref. fabricante SRS1701)
DVSA R/2017/252: incorrectly manufactured hub carrier
Smart Fortwo and Forfour built from 01/03/2017 to 30/06/2017: check the left hub carrier and replace it if necessary. 1,878 vehicles in the UK (combined figure, not for Spain).[1]
See the fault: Front left hub carrier with insufficient strength (2017 campaign)
RecallSafety Gate (UE); notificada por Alemania · 13 October 2017 · Ref. A12/1405/17
Safety Gate alert 41/2017: Smart Forfour front left hub carrier
Smart Forfour built from March to June 2017: the front left hub carrier may break. The notice gives neither the number of cars nor the exact repair.[2]
See the fault: Front left hub carrier with insufficient strength (2017 campaign)
RecallSafety Gate (UE); notificada por Rumanía, país de origen Alemania · 29 September 2017 · Ref. A12/1330/17
Safety Gate alert 39/2017: Smart Forfour (type 453) parking brake
Smart Forfour (type 453) built from 11/11/2014 to 6/10/2015: inspection and repair at an official dealer according to the VIN. The notice does not give the number of cars.[3]
RecallDVSA (Reino Unido) / Mercedes-Benz Cars UK · 25 September 2017 · Ref. R/2017/245 (ref. fabricante SRS1700)
DVSA R/2017/245: handbrake may not hold
Smart Fortwo and Forfour built from 01/04/2014 to 31/01/2016: check and, if necessary, replace the adjuster's locking nut. 9,181 vehicles in the UK (a combined figure for both models, not for Spain).[1]
RecallDVSA (Reino Unido) / Mercedes-Benz UK · 10 October 2016 · Ref. R/2016/198 (ref. fabricante SRS1601)
DVSA R/2016/198: loose selector bowden cable (vehicle may roll)
Smart Fortwo and Forfour built from 01/04/2016 to 30/04/2016: check the cable connection and correct it where appropriate. 49 vehicles in the UK (combined figure for both models).[1]
See the fault: Gear selector bowden cable that can come loose and stop P engaging or disengaging
RecallSafety Gate (UE); notificada por Alemania · 23 June 2016 · Ref. A12/0766/16
Safety Gate alert: Smart Forfour rear seat backrest anchorage
Smart Forfour built from September 2014 to December 2015: rear backrest anchorage possibly of insufficient strength in a frontal crash. The notice gives neither the number of cars nor the exact repair.[4]
See the fault: Rear seat backrest anchorage with insufficient strength in a frontal crash
Frequently asked questions
What recalls does the Smart Forfour have?
We have documented 6 recalls for the Smart Forfour. The most recent (20 October 2017): DVSA R/2017/252: incorrectly manufactured hub carrier. In order: DVSA R/2017/252: incorrectly manufactured hub carrier (20 October 2017), safety Gate alert 41/2017: Smart Forfour front left hub carrier (13 October 2017), safety Gate alert 39/2017: Smart Forfour (type 453) parking brake (29 September 2017), DVSA R/2017/245: handbrake may not hold (25 September 2017), DVSA R/2016/198: loose selector bowden cable (vehicle may roll) (10 October 2016) and safety Gate alert: Smart Forfour rear seat backrest anchorage (23 June 2016).
How do I know if my Smart Forfour is affected?
Each campaign affects only a specific build period or certain VINs. The manufacturer usually writes to owners, but if you bought the car second-hand or have moved, the letter may not reach you: ask at any official service centre of the brand with the vehicle identification number (VIN), which appears on the registration document and in the technical data sheet. Recalls are free of charge.
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Sources
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- DVSA – base de llamadas a revisiónDVSA (Reino Unido) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
- Recall: Smart ForFour (2017) accident, steeringcar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 13 October 2017 · consulted 5 October 2026
- Recall: Smart Forfour (2014 - 2015) accident, brakescar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 29 September 2017 · consulted 5 October 2026
- Smart ForFour (2014-2015): rear seat backrest anchorage defectcar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 23 June 2016 · consulted 5 October 2026