NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2014–2017

Fiat 500L recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints for the Fiat 500L, covering model years 2014 to 2017. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (183), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
209 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2014–2017)

most complaints: 2014 (183 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (130 complaints)
latest recall 17V192000 (reported Mar 21, 2017)

5 complaints reporting a crash (2.4%)
5 complaints reporting a fire (2.4%)
3 complaints reporting an injury (1.4%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Fiat 500L complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 183 of 209, or 87.6%. Next come 2015 (23) and 2016 (2). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Fiat 500L complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Fiat 500L complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2014	183	5	5	3
2015	23	0	0	0
2016	2	0	0	0
2017	1	0	0	0
All model years	209	5	5	3

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Fiat 500L components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 130 complaints (62.2% of all 209), followed by Engine (32) and Electrical System (29).

Components named most often in Fiat 500L complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Fiat 500L complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	130	62.2%
Engine	32	15.3%
Electrical System	29	13.9%
Unknown or Other	22	10.5%
Vehicle Speed Control	22	10.5%
Air Bags	11	5.3%
Service Brakes	11	5.3%
Steering	11	5.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	9	4.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	6	2.9%
Structure	4	1.9%
Exterior Lighting	3	1.4%
Suspension	3	1.4%
Forward Collision Avoidance	2	1.0%
Visibility/Wiper	2	1.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Fiat 500L recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 500L, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2014 to 2015. The 2014 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

4 recall campaigns

Fiat 500L recall campaigns covering each model year
2014: 3 campaigns	2015: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 17V192000
Reported Mar 21, 2017
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Model year 2014
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 15V590000
Reported Sep 23, 2015
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Model year 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a result, the air bag may not deploy as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:
Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fiat customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is R54.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 14V481000
Reported Aug 6, 2014
Air Bags › Knee Bolster
Model years 2014–2015
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."
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 14V103000
Reported Mar 4, 2014
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model year 2014
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Fiat 500L questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Fiat 500L have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Fiat 500L, covering model years 2014 to 2017. The most recent, 17V192000, was reported on March 21, 2017 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2014 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Fiat 500L model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 183 of the 209 complaints in NHTSA’s file (87.6%). The next are 2015 (23) and 2016 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Fiat 500L complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 130 complaints, or 62.2% of all 209. Engine (32) and Electrical System (29) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Fiat 500L?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Fiat dealer.

How many Fiat 500L complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 209 complaints, 5 report a crash, 5 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

4 models · most complaints first

The Fiat models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Fiat VIN decoder with every Fiat model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Fiat 500 2011–2019 · 6 recalls · 810 complaints
Fiat 500X 2016–2023 · 6 recalls · 187 complaints
Fiat 124 Spider 2017–2020 · 3 recalls · 65 complaints
Fiat 500e 2013–2025 · 6 recalls · 52 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.