Smart #5 Recall R/2026/276: Vehicle Total Upgrade Via sVDS 2.0, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- xxxx
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
smart recalled #5 vehicles built between 14 November 2025 and 29 May 2026. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: the corrective measure consisting of the release of a new braking software that will correct the deviated behaviour. You won't usually pay for it.1
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vehicle Total upgrade via sVDS 2.0 Defect: 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. Remedy: The corrective measure consisting of the release of a new braking software that will correct the deviated behaviour.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle Total upgrade via sVDS 2.0.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the corrective measure consisting of the release of a new braking software that will correct the deviated behaviour. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
#5 built between 14 November 2025 and 29 May 2026 may be included. smart estimates 14 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with smart, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with smart.
- Book with any franchised smart dealer, quoting the campaign code xxxx or the DVSA reference R/2026/276. See how to get a smart recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.
This is one of 2 smart recalls in DVSA’s data. The smart recall launched before it was R/2024/443 on 30 Apr 2025, for seat belt buckle. You can also see every smart recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/276, launched 31 July 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.