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2015 Fiat 500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
92
Latest campaign
Jun 25, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train3Jul 3, 2019
Tires1Jun 25, 2024

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 25, 2024Latest campaign
Jun 25, 202424V474000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V474000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V474000 · Jun 25, 2024
Jul 3, 201919E044000

Power train: manual transmission floor shift assembly

If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19E044000
What's wrong
DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
Risk
If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
Campaign
NHTSA 19E044000 · Jul 3, 2019
May 16, 201616V302000

Power train: manual transmission

If 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.

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What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Risk
If 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.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V302000 · May 16, 2016
May 18, 201515V291000

Power train: automatic transmission

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V291000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V291000 · May 18, 2015
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 component92

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
92Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train3235020
Electrical system2628100
Unknown or other1516010
Engine1213100
Fuel/propulsion system67100
Exterior lighting55000
Steering55000
Vehicle speed control55000
Seats44103
Service brakes44100
Structure33101
Wheels33000
Visibility/wiper33000
Suspension33100
Electronic stability control (ESC)22000

7 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 Abarth, 500 Abarth Cabrio.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to downshift, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while the RPM continued to rev.”

    Filed 01/06/2026 · ODI 11709068
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the manual transmission was unable to shift into gear.”

    Filed 08/26/2025 · ODI 11683142
  • Power train

    “A recall has been open on this vehicle for over 5 years. I have been waiting for a year and 2 Fiat dealerships cannot complete the recall because the manufacturer has failed to manufacture a spring part for the repair.”

    Filed 09/08/2024 · ODI 11613343

Other Fiat 500 model years

Other Fiat models

2015 Fiat 500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Fiat 500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Fiat 500. The most recent, 24V474000 (reported June 25, 2024), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Fiat 500 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Fiat 500?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 92 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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.

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