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Representative model. Photo: Ymnes, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Fiat 500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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
5
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.

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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).

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Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility120000
Unknown or other120000
Wheels120000
Service brakes120000
Seats120000

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

  • Visibility

    “See attached document for complaint”

    Filed 08/07/2024 · ODI 11607129
  • Unknown or other

    “I was notified of the recall for my car and took it to the dealer. The dealer told me there is no fix for this recall and that they could not do anything about it sending me away.”

    Filed 07/13/2024 · ODI 11601747
  • Wheels

    “The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 500. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”

    Filed 07/27/2023 · ODI 11534826

Other Fiat 500 model years

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2018 Fiat 500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Fiat 500 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Fiat 500?

Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 5 filed with NHTSA (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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