Fiat 500L, representative photo
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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Fiat 500L recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
183
Latest campaign
Mar 21, 2017

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2Mar 21, 2017
Air bags1Aug 6, 2014

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 21, 2017Latest campaign
Mar 21, 201717V192000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V192000 · Mar 21, 2017
Aug 6, 201414V481000

Air bags: knee bolster

If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.

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What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V481000 · Aug 6, 2014
Mar 4, 201414V103000

Power train: automatic transmission

If there is no effect, the vehicle might not shift out of the Park position.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V103000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V103000 · Mar 4, 2014
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component183

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
183Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
5Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train12367351
Engine3016000
Electrical system2514010
Vehicle speed control2011100
Unknown or other1810000
Service brakes95100
Steering95000
Electronic stability control (ESC)84000
Air bags63201
Fuel/propulsion system63000
Structure42101
Suspension32000
Forward collision avoidance21000
Exterior lighting21000
Wheels11000

3 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.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “I own a 2014 Fiat 500L with 60,000 miles. The vehicle is actively suffering from the dangerous safety defect described in Recall T19/17V192000 (engine limits itself to idle speed and zero acceleration from a stop, even…”

    Filed 07/11/2026 · ODI 11749683
  • Power train

    “Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into "ready" state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing.”

    Filed 02/11/2026 · ODI 11717370
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that while the vehicle was coming to a stop at an intersection, the vehicle became inoperable while attempting to shift gears, with the message “Gears Unavailable”…”

    Filed 02/09/2026 · ODI 11716668

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2014 Fiat 500L recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Fiat 500L have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Fiat 500L. The most recent, 17V192000 (reported March 21, 2017), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Fiat 500L recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Fiat 500L?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 123 complaints out of 183 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Fiat 500L?

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.

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