Smart UK Automotive #5 recall: Vehicle Total upgrade via sVDS 2.0
- What's wrong
- It has come to our attention that your vehicle is part of a very small number of smart #5 vehicles of which under very specific circumstances the braking software may underperform and lead to unexpected skidding on specific surfaces in icy or wet weather conditions.…
- What to do
- Contact a Smart UK Automotive dealer to book the free repair. The corrective measure consisting of the release of a new braking software that will correct the deviated behaviour.
What’s wrong
It has come to our attention that your vehicle is part of a very small number of smart #5 vehicles of which under very specific circumstances the braking software may underperform and lead to unexpected skidding on specific surfaces in icy or wet weather conditions. Test results have shown that this scenario can occur on low friction surfaces (e.g. epoxy or tilted floors). The issue could not be reproduced on normal road surfaces. Should these specific circumstances occur it cannot be ruled out that the braking leads to skidding and loss of control of the vehicle.
The fix
The corrective measure consisting of the release of a new braking software that will correct the deviated behaviour.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | 14 Nov 2025 | 29 May 2026 | 14 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 31 July 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.