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Smart Forfour safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Smart Forfour since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Smart Forfour. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 2005 to 2017
  • Most recent 20 October 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/252
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 3 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2017 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Smart Forfour?

Not every Smart Forfour is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Smart Forfour recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 to 2026

2017 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Smart Forfour safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 1
’17 2
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Smart Forfour recall, newest first

2017 2 recalls

Steering knuckle incorrectly manufactured

Launched 20 October 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/252 Manufacturer ref. SRS1701

Defect
Due to an error in production the left hand steering knuckle may not conform to specification. In extreme instances the knuckle may fail.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check the knuckle and replace where necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,878 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2017 to 30 Jun 2017
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“SMART FORFOUR”

Handbrake may not hold

Launched 25 September 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/245 Manufacturer ref. SRS1700

Defect
Due to possible loosening of the adjuster lock nut parking brake lever travel may become excessive and the parking brake may not be fully applied. If the vehicle is not parked in accordance with handbook instructions it is possible the vehicle could move.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the adjuster lock nut.
Vehicles affected
9,181 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2014 to 31 Jan 2016
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“SMART FORFOUR”

2016 1 recall

Vehicle may roll away

Launched 10 October 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/198 Manufacturer ref. SRS1601

Defect
The bowden cable connected to the gear selector may come loose. This may prevent Park being engaged or disengaged.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check cable connection and rework where necessary
Vehicles affected
49 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2016 to 30 Apr 2016
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“SMART FORFOUR”

2015 1 recall

Steering efficiency may be reduced

Launched 9 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/086 Manufacturer ref. SRS1500

Defect
On certain vehicles the steering rack retaining bolts may not have been made to the correct specification. Under heavy loads and vibration the bolt(s) may break. This can adversely affect the steering though the driver may notice changes in steering characteristics in the first instance
Remedy
Replace rack steering retaining bolts
Vehicles affected
1,276 Forfour vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2014 to 31 Aug 2014
DVSA lists it as
“SMART FORFOUR”

2005 1 recall

Rear seat lock springs may not be correctly located

Launched 21 December 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/165 Manufacturer ref. S028

Defect
The mountings for the rear bench seat runners may not be correctly secured into the floor.
Remedy
Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and check the security of the back seat bench. If necessary re-lock the back seat bench runner mountings into the floor.
Vehicles affected
41 Forfour vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“SMART FORFOUR”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Smart Forfour. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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