Model year
2013 Fiat 500
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 165 complaints for the 2013 Fiat 500 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (78), ENGINE (22), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (18). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 3 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 396 complaints
- 2013 165 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 92 complaints
- 2016 14 complaints
- 2017 14 complaints
- 2018 5 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
Recalls
19V817000 · Nov 15, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
16V302000 · May 16, 2016
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
15V291000 · May 18, 2015
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
Complaints
165 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 2, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 Fiat 500C 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 500 Abarth · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 500 · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| 500 · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $2,400 |
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