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Fiat 500: recalls and fuel economy
6recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
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Recalls by component
Power Train3
Tires2
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
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| 2012 | Premium Gasoline | 29–32 MPG | $2,550–$2,850 | 4 |
| 2013 | Premium Gasoline | 29–34 MPG | $2,400–$2,850 | 4 |
| 2014 | Premium Gasoline | 29–33 MPG | $2,500–$2,850 | 4 |
| 2015 | Premium Gasoline | 27–34 MPG | $2,400–$3,050 | 6 |
| 2016 | Premium Gasoline | 27–34 MPG | $2,400–$3,050 | 6 |
| 2017 | Premium Gasoline | 27–34 MPG | $2,400–$3,050 | 6 |
| 2018 | Premium Gasoline | 27–30 MPG | $2,750–$3,050 | 4 |
| 2019 | Premium Gasoline | 25–30 MPG | $2,750–$3,300 | 5 |
| 2019 | Regular Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,600 | 1 |
| 2020 | Premium Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,300 | 1 |
| 2020 | Regular Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,600 | 1 |
| 2021 | Regular Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,600 | 1 |
| 2022 | Regular Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,600 | 1 |
| 2023 | Regular Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,600 | 1 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Tires · about 12,675 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall…
Power Train · about 51,788 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 detach from the transmission.
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
Equipment, Tires · about 32 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Risk: If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
Power Train · about 39,185 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Risk: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Power Train · about 3,851 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 340 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.