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2014 Fiat 500 recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 3 US recalls for the 2014 Fiat 500, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 4 stars.

3US recalls
0urgent recalls
124owner complaints
4★overall crash rating

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US recalls (3)

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

2024-06-25 · campaign 24V474000 · 12,675 vehicles

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 and remedy

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 is 80B.

Power train: manual transmission

2016-05-16 · campaign 16V302000 · 39,185 vehicles

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 and remedy

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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.

Power train: automatic transmission

2015-05-18 · campaign 15V291000 · 3,851 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 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.

Powertrain

2016-05-12 · campaign 2016-217

On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, clutch diaphragm springs may crack or become damaged, which could result in the driver being unable to shift gears, or potentially result in a loss of motive power. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a pedal travel limiter and pedal switch.

Lights and instruments

2015-12-04 · campaign 2015-578

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Customer Satisfaction Notification Program involving certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will update the Powertrain Control Module software to improve activation timing of the backup lamps. This updated software will turn the backup lamps on earlier, indicating to other road users that the driver has selected reverse gear. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Owner complaints (124)

Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Fiat 500 (9 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 92).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Power train67
Electrical system22
Engine19
Unknown or other15
Vehicle speed control7
Structure6
Steering6
Air bags5

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Fiat 500.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD4★4★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2014 Fiat 500 version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd283330$2,750
500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd273329$2,850
500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd303833$2,500
500 Abarth 1.4 L Manual 5-spd283330$2,750
500 L 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd243227$3,050
500 L 1.4 L Manual 6-spd253228$2,950
500e Automatic (A1)122108116$650
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.