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Fiat 500

1,118 federal complaints across 9 model years (2011-2019) ยท 6 recall campaigns

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

  1. 2012 Fiat 500 - 537 complaints
  2. 2013 Fiat 500 - 215 complaints
  3. 2014 Fiat 500 - 172 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2015 Fiat 500 - 141 complaints
  2. 2014 Fiat 500 - 172 complaints
  3. 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

Power train
393
Electrical system
137
Engine & cooling
111
Air bags
52
Fuel system
44
Steering
38

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2019 Fiat 50001
2018 Fiat 50051
2017 Fiat 500191
2016 Fiat 500273
2015 Fiat 5001413
2014 Fiat 5001723
2013 Fiat 5002153
2012 Fiat 5005373
2011 Fiat 50020

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
24V4740002014-2019TiresChrysler (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
19V8170002012-2013Power TrainChrysler (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
16V6670002016TiresChrysler (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
16V3020002012-2016Power TrainChrysler (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
15V2910002013-2015Power TrainChrysler (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 (
11V5500002012Service Brakes, HydraulicCHRYSLER 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