The 2014 Fiat 500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 55,711 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TIRES24V4740002024-06-2512,675 affected
Defect
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."
Consequence
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 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
65
2crashes3fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
3fires
ENGINE
19
1crashes2fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
STEERING
6
AIR BAGS
5
5crashes7injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
4
3crashes2injuries
Total complaints172
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While traveling on a pa interstate, I hit the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle in front of me and the wheels locked up. The anti-lock system appeared to not work on my fiat 500c. I hard steered l and avoided a head on collision hitting the trailer in front of me on the passenger side front of the…”
“The contact owns a 2014 fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 10 mph, the transmission experienced an abnormal difficulty in the shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to a stop on the side of the road, and had the vehicle…”
“Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced on february 14, I took my fiat 500 e to the dealer for repairs. They then told me that it has a bad main battery problems and has to be replaced they gave me a price of $17,000. As a city employee. We do not make that much money. I bought this…”
“Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced on february 14, I took my fiat 500 e to the dealer for repairs. They then told me that it has a bad main battery problems and has to be replaced they gave me a price of $17,000. As a city employee. We do not make that much money. I bought this…”
“On 1/24/2024 the check engine came on. I went to auto zone the same day and they check the alert. They advised the code possibly could be the spark plugs or ignition coil. The engine light went off on 2/6/2024 and I went to the dealership for them to check the code information. The code that…”
“The contact owns a 2014 fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and tpms warning lights illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the…”
“The electric vehicle was previously recalled for battery malfunction but now the obcm module malfunctioned making the vehicle unable to charge(receive power) leaving me stranded in the charging station and unable to go home. The module is the brain of the battery and should have been replaced with…”
“The electric vehicle was previously recalled for battery malfunction but now the obcm module malfunctioned making the vehicle unable to charge(receive power) leaving me stranded in the charging station and unable to go home. The module is the brain of the battery and should have been replaced with…”
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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Fiat 500 as of
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