repaired · 2026 Q2
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.
2014 FIAT 500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 124 owner complaints about the 2014 FIAT 500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-474 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 7, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 FIAT 500 has problems
124 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Power train5 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
19Engine3 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control
6Steering
6Structure
5Air bags
4Exterior lighting
4Service brakes
1710 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 67 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 3 |
| Engine | 19 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 |
| 10 other systems | 17 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 FIAT 500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Power train: 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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with FIAT.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
17kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 power train complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
40under 30k miles56under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 500 median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 FIAT 500 safety ratings
2014 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 FIAT 500, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What 500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 10 MPH, the transmission experienced an abnormal difficulty in the shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to a stop on the side of the road, and had the vehicle…
Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced On February 14, I took my fiat 500 E to the dealer for repairs. They then told me that it has a bad main battery problems and has to be replaced they gave me a price of $17,000. As a City employee. We do not make that much money. I bought this…
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the…
Own a 2014 500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.