The 2013 Fiat 500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 94,824 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN19V8170002019-11-1551,788 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
POWER TRAIN16V3020002016-05-1639,185 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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 TRAIN15V2910002015-05-183,851 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
77
1crashes2fires1injuries
ENGINE
22
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
10
7crashes4injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
3crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
7
STEERING
7
Total complaints215
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“In june 2025, while driving my 2013 fiat abarth at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. This happened on one of the hottest days of the year with another person in the car, creating a serious risk of a high-speed collision. The cause was later confirmed by a different fiat…”
“Dear nhtsa office of defects investigation, I am filing this formal complaint to report the sale and interstate delivery of a dangerously defective and noncompliant vehicle sold to me by arlington auto group, located at 3621 columbia pike, arlington, virginia. On [xxx], I purchased a 2013 fiat 500…”
“Dear nhtsa office of defects investigation, I am filing this formal complaint to report the sale and interstate delivery of a dangerously defective and noncompliant vehicle sold to me by arlington auto group, located at 3621 columbia pike, arlington, virginia. On [xxx], I purchased a 2013 fiat 500…”
“Dear nhtsa office of defects investigation, I am filing this formal complaint to report the sale and interstate delivery of a dangerously defective and noncompliant vehicle sold to me by arlington auto group, located at 3621 columbia pike, arlington, virginia. On [xxx], I purchased a 2013 fiat 500…”
“2013 fiat 500 - manual transmission. The clutch cover diaphragm spring on the vehicle has fatigue and/or fracture. A failed clutch cover diaphragm spring has resulted in the inability to disengage the clutch, or shift gears. There is an inability to disengage the clutch, shift gears. It is…”
“The contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
“The contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle failed to shift into park after stopping. While shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to move after the gear selector was placed in the desired gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Fiat 500 as of
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