Fiat
500
Fiat 500: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSmall estate
Model years (US)2012–2020
New registrations (EU)2000, 2002–2003, 2007–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Fiat 500 (2007)2007–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2024 (Poland) 2011–2019 (Mexico) 2023–2025 (Algeria) |
| Model years | 2007–2025 2012–2019 (US/Canada) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 2-door cabriolet |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Fiat Mini |
| Engines | Petrol 0.9 L TwinAir turbo I2 1.0 L GSE FireFly I3 mild hybrid 1.2 L FIRE I4 1.4 L FIRE Multiair I4 1.4 L FIRE TurboJet I4 Diesel 1.3 L MultiJet I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed Dualogic automated manual 6-speed automatic (Aisin) |
| Drivetrain | Mild Hybrid Electric vehicle (500 Hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Length | 3,546 mm |
| Width | 1,627 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm |
| Kerb weight | 865–980 kg (Global) 1,072–1,149 kg (US) |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Assembly | Poland: Tychy (Fiat Auto Poland) Mexico: Toluca (Toluca Car Assembly) Algeria: Tafraoui (Stellantis Tafraoui) |
| Designer | Centro Stile Fiat Roberto Giolito (concept) Frank Stephenson (production) with Flavio Manzoni |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2019 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2018 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–9.4 L/100 km | 8.7–10.7 L/100 km | 7.1–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.9–7.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km | 6.2–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2014–2018 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2016–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2016–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2015 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Electric | – | 70 kW (95 PS) | 1255 kg | – | 190 km · 130 Wh/km |
| 2020–2025 | Electric | – | 87 kW (118 PS) | 1365–1405 kg | – | 282–328 km · 137–158 Wh/km |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol hybrid | 999 cm³ | 52 kW (71 PS) | 1033–1076 kg | 105–120 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2021, 2023 | Petrol hybrid | 999 cm³ | 51 kW (69 PS) | 1055–1074 kg | 107–120 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2022 | Petrol | 999 cm³ | 51 kW (69 PS) | 1050–1074 kg | 112–120 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2022 | Electric | – | 43 kW (58 PS) | 1281–1405 kg | – | 190–322 km · 130–149 Wh/km |
| 2016–2021 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1110–1150 kg | 156–165 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2021 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 121 kW (165 PS) | 1110–1150 kg | 154–168 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011, 2013, 2015–2021 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1120–1165 kg | 156–172 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2013–2020 | Petrol | 875 cm³ | 62 kW (84 PS) | 1005–1055 kg | 123–129 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2020 | Petrol | 1242 cm³ | 51 kW (69 PS) | 940–1050 kg | 131–145 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2014, 2016, 2019–2020 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1242 cm³ | 51 kW (69 PS) | 940–1043 kg | 131–133 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2019 | Petrol | 875 cm³ | 63 kW (86 PS) | 1005–1055 kg | 123–129 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2019 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1110–1160 kg | 177 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2018 | Diesel | 1248 cm³ | 70 kW (95 PS) | 1055–1094 kg | 89–104 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2017 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 99 kW (135 PS) | 1110–1150 kg | 139–155 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2017 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1110–1395 kg | 134–151 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small estate, Minicompact car, Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2012–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.4–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 58 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 198–623 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,152–2,832 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel, LPG (bi-fuel), Electric |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 875–1,368 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 43–132 kW (58–179 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 940–1,405 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,300–2,322 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2012–2020 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2002–2003, 2007–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 390 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 136 | 2012, 2014, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 112 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Airbags | 52 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 44 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Steering | 38 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Brakes | 34 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Body and structure | 32 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Lights | 30 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Speed control and cruise | 29 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2012–2018: 810 complaints, 48 with a crash and 16 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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