repaired · 2017 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
2015 FIAT 500lProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2015 FIAT 500l, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-590 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 2, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 FIAT 500l has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Air bags
5Power train
4Electrical system
2Service brakes
2Engine
2Steering
1Exterior lighting
1Back over prevention
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 FIAT 500l 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 · 2015 Q4
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
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.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other 500l 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 500l median. How we score
'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 FIAT 500l safety ratings
2015 Fiat 500L 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 500l owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I JUST PURCHASED THE 2015 FIAT 500 L. I JUST HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. 1ST THE OIL RING NEED TO BE REPLACED, THEN MY FRONT CHARGER NOT WORK AND THEN IS PROGRESS TO LED REAR PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT WENT OUT AND NOW IS THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT IS ON. RADIO KEEP GOING…
CAR ONLY HAS 6,000 MILES AND IT HAS A FAULTY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT MODULE THAT CAUSES AIR BAG WARNING TO COME ON IT'S BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND MADE APPOINTMENT TO GET IT CHECKED ON 8/12/19 AND THEY FOUND PROBLEM 8/16/19 AND OF COURSE WARRANTY RAN OUT 8/1/19
THE CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON EVERY 300-500 MILES & DISAPPEARS AFTER ABOUT 200-400 MILES. THE DEALER CANNOT FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. WE ARE NOT SURE IF THE AIRBAG WILL PROPERLY DEPLOY IN THE INSTANCE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Own a 2015 500l?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.