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
31
48,204 mi
Electrical system
26
17,000 mi
Unknown or other
15
10,000 mi
Engine
12
35,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
6
92,000 mi
Steering
5
10,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
5
8,000 mi
Exterior lighting
4
36,714 mi
Seats
4
24,500 mi
Service brakes
4
260 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
3
60,000 mi
Structure: body
3
7,900 mi
Suspension
3
16,500 mi
Visibility/wiper
3
40,001 mi
Wheels
3
25,000 mi
Air bags
2
4,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
8,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
35,700 mi
Power train: manual transmission: internal: gears
2
42,000 mi
Tires
2
—
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
300 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
8,700 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
52,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
55,000 mi
Seat belts
1
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
44,000 mi
The 2014 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2016 model has 5 times as many 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.