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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
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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
Condition issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Thermal issue
Noise
Safety restraint behavior
Lighting behavior
Electrical issue
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
Starting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Smell
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Steering behavior
Electrified system issue
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Charging behavior
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
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