UK Vehicle Recall Check
Smart is the original micro-car brand, now a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, with a large UK parc of Fortwos and Forfours and a new range starting with the #1 and #3 EVs. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Smart has run a number of UK safety recalls over the years, covering Fortwo and Forfour fuel-system, airbag and electrical items, plus selected Fortwo EQ and Forfour EQ campaigns on the all-electric variants. The new-generation #1 and #3 (developed jointly with Geely on a new platform) are subject to early-production software-update campaigns. Because Smart cars are often city-runabouts that change hands through private sales, recall letters frequently miss the current keeper. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Smart? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Smart, including the Fortwo, Forfour, Fortwo EQ, Forfour EQ, Roadster, #1 and #3. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Early-production software-update campaigns on the new-generation Smart #1 EV, addressed via a free dealer reflash.
Selected airbag-system and seatbelt-pretensioner campaigns on Fortwo and Forfour models, including EQ electric variants.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering older Smart model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Smart safety recalls. Showing the most recent 2 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | #1 | Seat Belt Buckle |
| Apr 2025 | #3 | Seat Belt Buckle |
Every Smart check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Smart Fortwo
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Smart Fortwo
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Type the UK registration of the vehicle you want to check.
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Smart vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Older Smarts have been part of multiple recall waves over the years (airbag, fuel-system, electrical), and recall letters from a decade ago often never reach the current keeper of a long-lived city car. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Yes. The new #1 and #3 are UK-registered Smarts and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including any EV-specific recall campaigns (high-voltage battery, charging system, drive software).
No. Mercedes-Benz is Smart's long-standing parent and joint-venture partner but has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Mercedes-Benz page for any UK-registered Mercedes-Benz — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Smart is part of Smart Automobile (Mercedes-Benz / Geely). Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Smart maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.