NHTSA lists 165 complaints for the 2013 Fiat 500, 9 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FIAT 500.
At a glance
Complaints
165
With crash
9
With fire
2
With injury (complaints)
6
Injuries
6
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
51,788
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
133
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN
79
47.9%
ENGINE
22
13.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
10.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
10.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
7.3%
AIR BAGS
10
6.1%
STRUCTURE
10
6.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
5.5%
SERVICE BRAKES
7
4.2%
STEERING
7
4.2%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
8
VISIBILITY
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
1
POWER TRAIN
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
TIRES
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
EA19001
Opened: 2019-04-19. Closed: 2024-09-19.
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.A During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicl
Date: 2026-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Broken Exterior Driver And/Or Passenger Door Handles XB2 Warranty Extension Customers may comment the following: a One or both exterior door handles are broken. This bulletin involves replacing one or both exterior door handles.
11022011
Date: 2025-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
11022012
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
11022003
Date: 2025-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
11020767
Date: 2025-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
11005320
Date: 2024-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or p
10244356
Date: 2023-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
10248517
Date: 2023-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
10244348
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10248509
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.