NHTSA Data Explorer

Fiat 500

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

857

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

454

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

40

Crashes

52

Fires

16

Top reported issues — Fiat 500

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Operating state

341

Condition issue

241

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

240

Reporting mechanism

143

Performance issue

101

Engine behavior

79

Safety restraint issue

61

Thermal issue

55

Noise

51

Safety restraint behavior

42

Lighting behavior

36

Electrical issue

34

Fluid issue

34

Access/entry issue

31

Starting behavior

31

Vibration/harshness

31

Smell

29

Braking behavior

28

Driver assistance issue

26

Steering behavior

21

Electrified system issue

18

Infotainment behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

12

Ride/handling behavior

8

Recent change

7

Charging behavior

5

Communication/network issue

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 FIAT 500

Filed Sep 29, 2026


Gear cable broke. Automatic engine could not allow gears to shift. Would like for my vehicle to be included under NHTSA TECALL 19V-817. FCA Campaign Vb4.Fiat 500c 2012-13. MOPAR Fiat case #98205553.

2012 FIAT 500

Filed Sep 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon shifting the gear shifter into drive(D), park(P), or reverse(R), the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear and shifted into a different gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer after each failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V817000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times by phone and by an online complaint. Several…

2017 FIAT 500

Filed Sep 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine, TPMS, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking and making an abnormal sound. The failure was recurrent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 15,873.

2012 FIAT 500

Filed Sep 10, 2026


I am filing a complaint concerning a recurring gear shift failure in my 2012 fiat 500c. The same failure has occurred three times between June 10 and September 8, 2026. On June 10, 2026 I was able to move shift lever but the transmission remained in reverse and would not shift into another gear despite multiple attempts. I did not know what the cause or problem was and had no knowledge that it might be related to a safety recall. I had vehicle towed to an independent repair shop who…

2012 FIAT 500

Filed May 12, 2026


The clutch went out while downshifting upon making a turn onto a street. The gear shift became wobbly and would not shift into any gear. This happened without warning. Minutes before, my passenger and I were driving across town on a freeway.

2013 FIAT 500

Filed Apr 30, 2026


Systemic Hydraulic Defect & Safety Recall Circumvention I am reporting a critical safety defect in the clutch hydraulic system of my 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth, which directly mirrors the failures described in NHTSA Recalls 16V-302 and 20V-124. Diagnostic measurements confirm a 1.23mm hydraulic over-travel in the clutch release bearing/slave cylinder assembly. This over-travel causes the diaphragm spring to be over-extended, leading to the catastrophic failure of the pressure plate and subsequent…

2015 FIAT 500

Filed Jan 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to downshift, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while the RPM continued to rev. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was significantly difficult to move up or down, causing difficulty in engaging the brake as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the manual transmission gear pin had failed and needed…

2014 FIAT 500

Filed Dec 7, 2025


Message flashing service power steering, hill climb and ESC appears on an average of once a month for the last few years. No loss of control yet, but it came on three starts in a row for the first time. Usually goes away with a second start. Making an appointment with a dealer (Putnam) in Burlingame, Ca to diagnose. $250 to scan and who knows how much to repair.

2013 FIAT 500

Filed Nov 4, 2025


While driving 40mph, pressed clutch and the transmission would not shift into gear. Car began to slow in traffic ans I was unable to accelerate as the clutch would not engage a gear. Mamaged to sagely get iff road. No fluid leaks found. Would shift into gear with car off. Gear selection works, not a shift cable issue.

2012 FIAT 500

Filed Oct 8, 2025


I have been dealing with identity theft and not really sure why when I put vin number to my vehicle I purchased September 25 2025 it says a different color

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.