Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Fortwo Brabus.
The 2010 Smart Fortwo Brabus is a passenger car variant that brings a sportier tune to the compact two-seat platform, with routine maintenance anchored by a modest 3.5-quart engine oil capacity and a range of accepted viscosities spanning 0W-30, 5W-30, and 0W-40. With just six owner complaints on record and zero recalls, this model year stands as a relatively trouble-free point in the Fortwo's reliability history, though the engine remains the area most frequently flagged by those complaints. That combination of low complaint volume and no recall action suggests the 2010 Brabus is one of the more settled entries in the lineup, making it a comparatively low-risk choice for researchers tracking the model's long-term ownership profile, provided attention is paid to the powertrain as the car ages.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1321800110. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 1321800110 |
| Engine air filter | 001094030164 |
| Spark plug | 1321590203 alt 1321590003 |
| Battery | 4519820008 alt 001982790826 |
| Front wiper blades | 4518200045 |
| Thermostat | 1322000015 |
| Cabin air filter | 4518300018 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 106.3 in |
| Overall width | 61.4 in |
| Overall height | 60.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 73.6 in |
| Curb weight | 1852 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 50.4 / 53.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 43/57 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 47.9 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 25 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 47.9 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 81 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.21 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 100 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 540 cca |
| Pressure Test | 23.2 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 23.2 psi |
| Engine Compression | 159-218 psi. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 22 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.118 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.381 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.381 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.315 in |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 7.99 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 8.05 |
| 1 | 16 ft. lbs. | 16 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees. | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees. | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 10 degrees. | 10 degrees |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 44 | 22 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi.
| Every 10,000 mi | Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2010 Smart Fortwo Brabus dominate in one area — the engine, 2 of 6 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 6 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI82.85-P-058785 | 2014-03-25 | Electrical System | Highline can only be operated to a limited extent or not at all; the input points… |
| LI54.21-P-058620 | 2014-03-20 | Electrical System | PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does… |
| LI54.21-P-058620 | 2014-03-07 | Electrical System | PreConditioning of the vehicle via the Vehicle Homepage or the instrument cluster does… |
| LI00.10-P-056437 | 2014-03-03 | Electrical System | Range does not meet customer's expectations. Customers usually differentiate as follows… |
| LI82.60-P-046127 | 2014-01-10 | Equipment | If the Radio 9 was switched off while driving, it can switch itself back on again the… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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3.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W50, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.