Model year
2015 Fiat 500
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 92 complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (30), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (15). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 3 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,050, 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
24V474000 · Jun 25, 2024
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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,…
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
92 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 3, injury field 4, 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 |
| Abarth 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Abarth Cabrio 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2015 Fiat 500C 3 HB 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 · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| 500 · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 500 · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $2,400 |
| 500 · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 500 Abarth · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 500 Abarth · 1.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
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