KnownCarProblems2015 Fiat 500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Fiat 500, most often about the transmission (35% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles). It is 4th of 8 500 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Fiat 500 problems
Transmission
32 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that after driving at low speeds, upon parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle was slow to respond while stopping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined…
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500 pop hatchback. The contact received notification NHTSA campaign number: 16v302000 (power train) however, the parts to repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer was notified of the…
Electrical
26 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of drive into neutral when the electrical system overheated. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder, restart the engine, and the vehicle resumed normal operation after the engine cooled down. The dealer advised the contact…
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500e. While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to renton chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 585 rainier ave s, renton, wa 98057, ([phone] to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a loss of power in the power inverter…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
This is my second attempt to get help as I haven't heard anything from here either this is been happening since 03/21/2017 and I haven't heard anything. My clutch keeps skipping to nutral when I'm on the freeway driving 65mph , I need this to be resolved, I been having this issu for the past year and half.
I ben receiving a recall notice since february of 2016 and been contacting my dealer for my Fiat to get checked ever since and they keep telling me theirs no parts available. I have recently contacted them for the past 3 months to get my clutch fixed as its been jumping to neutral when I'm on the freeway going 65-70…
Engine
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
On several occasions, my car has suddenly revved up to 6000 RPM, start jerking and revving up; and a random error will pop up on the dash. When this happens, if you let off of the break the car will automatically speed up to 40 MPH without pushing the gas pedal down. Sometimes it will happen while driving, and…
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to browns Fiat located at 483 new york-112, east patchogue, ny 11772, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery was defective and needed to be replaced.…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 7%The recall was stopped at 74 000 miles and now I need to buy a new care I have an oil leak on the drivers side of\engine by the cam seal, actuator
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. While driving 65 MPH, the front passenger side hubcap detached from the wheel. The failure recurred on numerous occasions with all the hubcaps on the vehicle detaching. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was…
I have replaced 2 contiprocontact 195/45/16 tires on my Fiat 500. Both developed bubbles in the side walls. First on 1/30/2017 at 16119 miles. Second one on 3/22/2017 at 18818. Both were the front wheels and noticed checking tire pressure . Replaced both for safety reasons. Third tire seems to be developing a bubble…
Speed control
5 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the rpms increased, but the vehicle did not move without warning. The contact switched off the ignition and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while attempting…
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was repaired but the parts replaced were unknown. After the vehicle was serviced, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact…
Lights
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: headlights.
I work at an independent auto repair facility. We have seen several headlight bulb connector failures where the connector melts. When the connector melts, the light stops functioning. The repair requires replacement of the connector and the bulb.
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic noticed that the front driverâs and passengerâs side headlamps had failed to operate. The brake warning light and the headlamp warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the mechanic reconnected…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Fiat 500 recalls
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: manual transmission
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical overstress
Summary
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.â 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 vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2015 Fiat 500
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Fiat 500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (32 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); electrical (26 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); other or unspecified (15 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Fiat 500 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 25, 2024 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Fiat 500?
- It is 4th of 8 500 model years by number of complaints, with 92 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.