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US recalls (3)
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fully pressed.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is T19.
Air bags: knee bolster
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P42.
Power train: automatic transmission
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect on selecting a transmission gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If there is no effect, the vehicle might not shift out of the Park position. If there is a delayed effect, the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter module or update the shifter software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P06.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Engine
2017-03-22 · campaign 2017-161
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.4L engines, there may be a software calibration fault in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) which could cause a delayed throttle response to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. A loss of vehicle propulsion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the PCM with revised software.
Airbag
2014-08-07 · campaign 2014-340
On certain vehicles, the driver's knee airbag may have been folded incorrectly at time of assembly. This could cause irregular airbag deployment, which could increase the risk of injury to an unbelted driver in a crash that warrants airbag deployment. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag. Note: Drivers and passengers should always wear their seatbelt.
Powertrain
2014-03-05 · campaign 2014-071
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a defect may result in a loss of communication between the gearshift module and the transmission. This may delay or disable the driver's ability to shift the transmission. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace affected gear shift modules or reprogram gear shift module software, as necessary.
Owner complaints (183)
Owners filed 183 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Fiat 500 L (5 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 23).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 123 | |
| Engine | 30 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | |
| Unknown or other | 18 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Fiat 500 L.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Fiat 500L 5 HB 2WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Fiat 500 L version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,500 |
| 500 L 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 500 L 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
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