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.
2015 FIAT 500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2015 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 January 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 FIAT 500 has problems
92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Power train2 crash/fire/injury
26Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Steering
5Vehicle speed control
5Exterior lighting
4Service brakes
4Seats
2312 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 32 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 23 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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?
48kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 FIAT 500 safety ratings
2015 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 2015 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 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to downshift, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while the RPM continued to rev. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was significantly difficult to…
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the manual transmission was unable to shift into gear. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…
A recall has been open on this vehicle for over 5 years. I have been waiting for a year and 2 Fiat dealerships cannot complete the recall because the manufacturer has failed to manufacture a spring part for the repair. The spring has been back ordered since May 2023 for my order, but according to…
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