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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Fiat 500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14
Latest campaign
Jun 25, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Tires1Jun 25, 2024
Power train1Jul 3, 2019

Safety recalls2

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
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 component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system536000
Structure321101
Power train321100
Engine214000
Service brakes214000
Unknown or other214101
Air bags17000
Fuel/propulsion system17000
Visibility17000
Steering17101

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, 500 Bev, 500 Cabrio.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine, TPMS, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking and making an abnormal sound.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764697
  • Service brakes

    “Just before coming to a stop the brakes grab and jerk the car. The brakes work normally otherwise.”

    Filed 02/18/2024 · ODI 11572652
  • Structure

    “The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle.”

    Filed 01/02/2024 · ODI 11562997

Other Fiat 500 model years

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2017 Fiat 500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Fiat 500 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 is the most common complaint about the 2017 Fiat 500?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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