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Fiat 500L
Data refreshed May 27, 2026
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Complaints
208
Active records
Recalls
4
Active records
TSBs
110
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
3
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Top reported issues — Fiat 500L
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Operating state
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Thermal issue
Smell
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint issue
Braking behavior
Noise
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Lighting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Safety restraint behavior
Communication/network issue
Fluid issue
HVAC behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 FIAT 500L
Filed Feb 13, 2026
While driving not able to accelerate , loss of power and check engine light . By turning the engine off sometimes resets and sometimes doesn't.
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Feb 11, 2026
Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into ready state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing. Now we are told that the PCM is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated on the dash this whole time, and no codes to determine the underlying electrical issue. With issues like these the car can stall, get stuck in gear, no Abs could cause a crash and not to mention once…
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Feb 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that while the vehicle was coming to a stop at an intersection, the vehicle became inoperable while attempting to shift gears, with the message “Gears Unavailable” displayed. The contact attempted to shift gear several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A mobile mechanic arrived at the residence and retrieved DTC: B1011, B1181, and U1736. The contact stated that the failure was associated with…
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Sep 3, 2025
CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE SHIFTING GEAR ISSUE. WENT TO A MECHANIC WHO DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT AND THE RESULTS ARE: Transmission Error Messages U0415 and P1CB1 and OBDII Codes ($03) shows the same error message as Transmission P1CB1 Manufacturer Specific. the closest Chrysler Dealership is unable to perform anything on this vehicle as they no longer are licensed for the Fiat Software. Hence, they are unable to inform me if this is covered by Fiat or if this is something that I need to fix out…
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Sep 3, 2025
after looking at all of the complaints within NHTSA there are approximately 50 pages of combined complaints with each page showing 4 call outs and the majority being Power Train and reading pretty much all of them it appears that they are all the same issue. Their vehicles along with mine were not recalled; but we are having the same issues. What is needed or what needs to happen for all of the 500L Fiat being recalled for the Power Train issue? Does somebody need to die due to the failure…
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Sep 1, 2025
parked car, getting ready to leave and would not shift into gear. Finally shifted into gear and there was little to no power when accelerating. shifting into gears is hard, jerks vehicle when it does drop into a gear. No acceleration and when it does shifts gear with a lot of difficulty
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Aug 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was running, the transmission warning light illuminated, and a Possible Ice message was displayed even though there was no inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not replicated. On another occasion while stopped, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The message Shift into Neutral and Then Select Gear was displayed. The…
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Jul 2, 2025
The transmission went out and radiator fluid temp high light came on. Fiat started to not be able to shift or too easily shifted by itself. The safety of others and myself were at risk because the car could have stopped or switched into other gears on the road and caused an accident.
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed Jun 16, 2025
Transmission will not shift up or down in automatic, was in the middle of traffic unable to maintain a safe speed.
2014 FIAT 500L
Filed May 27, 2025
I was driving my car down a busy road when I approached a red light and slowed to a stop. I kept my foot on the brake and the car in drive until the light turned green. Then, I tried to use the gas pedal without success and got an error message about needing to switch the gear to neutral. I was stuck in the road, unable to make the drive or neutral options work with the gas. Then, I tried switching my car into park and turning it off and back on again. It flashed on the P several times before I…