Fiat 500L Recalls (2014-2015)
The Fiat 500L has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2014 to 2015 model years. They cluster mostly around the power train and air bags.
The Fiat 500L scores 36 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 4 campaigns span 2 model years of the Fiat 500L. The single largest affected 25,583 vehicles, over power train. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common 500L problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Fiat 500L may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Fiat 500L recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Fiat 500L recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2015 Fiat 500L Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Fiat 500L, involving the air bags.
2014 Fiat 500L Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Fiat 500L, involving the power train and air bags.
Every Fiat 500L recall in detail
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2014 Fiat 500L
- Vehicles in this recall
- 25,583
- Reported
- Mar 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 13, 2017
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fully pressed.
Risk: If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is T19.
NHTSA campaign number 17V192000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2015 Fiat 500L
- Vehicles in this recall
- 15
- Reported
- Sep 23, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 15, 2015
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a result, the air bag may not deploy as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fiat customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is R54.
NHTSA campaign number 15V590000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2014-2015 Fiat 500L
- Vehicles in this recall
- 25,479
- Reported
- Aug 6, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 26, 2014
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P42.
NHTSA campaign number 14V481000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2014 Fiat 500L
- Vehicles in this recall
- 18,100
- Reported
- Mar 4, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2014
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect on selecting a transmission gear.
Risk: If there is no effect, the vehicle might not shift out of the Park position. If there is a delayed effect, the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter module or update the shifter software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P06.
NHTSA campaign number 14V103000.
Common questions about Fiat 500L recalls
- Does the Fiat 500L have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on record for the Fiat 500L across the 2014 to 2015 model years. The most common areas are the power train and air bags.
- How many times has the Fiat 500L been recalled?
- The Fiat 500L has 4 recall campaigns from the 2014 to 2015 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Fiat 500L recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the power train, affecting 25,583 vehicles. If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Which Fiat 500L model year has the most recalls?
- The 2014 Fiat 500L has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Fiat 500L has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.