The Lemon IndexFiat 500 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2012–2024 Fiat 500, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 12
- Lights · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2024
The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights.
2,195 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V715000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2024
A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
337,128 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V510000
- Tires · recall issued Jun 2024 · model years 2014–2018
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended.
12,675 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V474000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2012–2013
The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
51,788 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V817000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2019 · model years 2012–2018
The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
740 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19E044000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2016
The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall.
32 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V667000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2012–2016
The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
39,185 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V302000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2014–2016
The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
16,584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V303000
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- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2013–2015
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.
3,851 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V291000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2015 · model years 2014–2015
If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.
5,660 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V179000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.
4,141 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V235000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2011 · model year 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011.
340 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V550000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your 500?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Fiat 500 have?
12 recall campaigns across model years 2012–2024, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 32.
Which Fiat 500 year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 7 campaigns. 2015: 6, 2016: 5, 2013: 4.
What are most Fiat 500 recalls about?
Transmission & drivetrain: 4 of the 12 campaigns. Then electrical (3) and airbags (1).
What is the newest Fiat 500 recall?
Lights, filed Oct 2025 (NHTSA 25V715000): The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights.
What is the biggest Fiat 500 recall?
NHTSA 24V510000 (airbags, Jul 2024) covers 337,128 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
How do I check if my Fiat 500 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Fiat dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Fiat 500: problems and best years · All Fiat recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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