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."
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train
67
17,000 mi
Electrical system
23
6,000 mi
Engine
19
7,810 mi
Unknown or other
15
19,278 mi
Steering
7
17,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
7
24,500 mi
Air bags
5
40,000 mi
Service brakes
5
18,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
20,000 mi
Exterior lighting
4
50,000 mi
Structure: body
4
4,438 mi
Wheels
3
15,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
2
—
Visibility/wiper
2
21,250 mi
Back over prevention: camera system
1
5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
4,120 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
19,278 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
126,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
1
—
Seat belts
1
20,000 mi
Seats
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
133,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
1
20,000 mi
Tires
1
6,194 mi
The 2013 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.