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recalls
The Fiat 500 has 6 recalls covering 107,871 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (3). The 2017 Fiat 500 earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 10 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2016: 3
Units affected
108K
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2017
Complaints, 12 mo
10
-28.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
9 rated versions, model years 2012 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk | |
| 2018 | 3 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk | |
| 2017 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2016 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2015 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2014 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2013 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2012 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.5% risk | |||
| 2012 | 3 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Fiat 500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
10 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train390
- Electrical system136
- Engine109
- Unknown or other90
- Air bags52
- Fuel/propulsion system40
- Steering38
- Complaints
- 811
- Crashes reported
- 48
- Fires reported
- 16
- People injured
- 38
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Fiat 500 by component
- Power train3 · 95K units
- Equipment1 · 32 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 340 units
- Tires1 · 13K units
Fiat 500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | Fiat 500 (2014-2019): TiresNo. 24V474000 | Crash risk | 12,675 |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Fiat 500 (2012-2013): Power trainNo. 19V817000 | Crash risk | 51,788 |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Fiat 500 (2016): EquipmentNo. 16V667000 | Crash risk | 32 |
| May 16, 2016 | Fiat 500 (2012-2016): Power trainNo. 16V302000 | Crash risk | 39,185 |
| May 18, 2015 | Fiat 500 (2013-2015): Power trainNo. 15V291000 | Crash risk | 3,851 |
| Nov 10, 2011 | Dodge Journey; Fiat 500 (2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 11V550000 | Crash risk | 340 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Fiat 500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Fiat 500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500 have?
6 recalls cover the Fiat 500, for 107,871 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (3 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Fiat 500?
4 of 5 stars overall (3 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 14.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Fiat 500?
Power train: named in 390 of the 811 safety complaints about the Fiat 500, then electrical system (136). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.