Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Fiat 500. Hover a bar for the count.
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2012 Fiat 500 - 537 complaints
- 2013 Fiat 500 - 215 complaints
- 2014 Fiat 500 - 172 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2015 Fiat 500 - 141 complaints
- 2014 Fiat 500 - 172 complaints
- 2013 Fiat 500 - 215 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiat 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Fiat 500 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Fiat 500 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 Fiat 500 | 27 | 3 |
| 2015 Fiat 500 | 141 | 3 |
| 2014 Fiat 500 | 172 | 3 |
| 2013 Fiat 500 | 215 | 3 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 537 | 3 |
| 2011 Fiat 500 | 2 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V474000 | 2014-2019 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these veh |
| 19V817000 | 2012-2013 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detac |
| 16V667000 | 2016 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire in |
| 16V302000 | 2012-2016 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clu |
| 15V291000 | 2013-2015 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit ( |
| 11V550000 | 2012 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CO |