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2012 Fiat 500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Power train | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 15, 201919V817000 | Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkageIf the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V817000
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| Jul 3, 201919E044000 | Power train: manual transmission floor shift assemblyIf the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19E044000
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| May 16, 201616V302000 | Power train: manual transmissionIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V302000
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| Nov 10, 201111V550000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidTHIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V550000
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Owner complaints by component396
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 201 | 51 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 16 |
| Engine | 51 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 9 |
| Air bags | 32 | 8 |
| Suspension | 21 | 5 |
| Steering | 19 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 3 |
| Structure | 9 | 2 |
| Wheels | 8 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 2 |
| Visibility | 7 | 2 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 500, 500 Cabrio.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon shifting the gear shifter into drive(D), park(P), or reverse(R), the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear and shifted into a different gear.”
- Unknown or other
“I am filing a complaint concerning a recurring gear shift failure in my 2012 fiat 500c. The same failure has occurred three times between June 10 and September 8, 2026.”
- Power train
“The clutch went out while downshifting upon making a turn onto a street. The gear shift became wobbly and would not shift into any gear. This happened without warning.”
Other Fiat 500 model years
- 20163 recalls14 complaints
- 20153 recalls92 complaints
- 20143 recalls124 complaints
- 20133 recalls165 complaints
- 20123 recalls396 complaints
Other Fiat models
2012 Fiat 500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Fiat 500 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Fiat 500. The most recent, 19V817000 (reported November 15, 2019), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2012 Fiat 500 recalls for?
The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Fiat 500?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 201 complaints out of 396 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Fiat 500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.