https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the FIAT 500l. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:42:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2176507 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving not able to accelerate , loss of power and check engine light . By turning the engine off sometimes resets and sometimes doesn't. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2175916 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. Now we are told that the PCM is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated on the dash this whole time, and no codes to determine the underlying electrical issue. With issues li https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2175917 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. Now we are told that the PCM is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated on the dash this whole time, and no codes to determine the underlying electrical issue. With issues li https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2175918 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. Now we are told that the PCM is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated on the dash this whole time, and no codes to determine the underlying electrical issue. With issues li https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2174909 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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” displayed. The contact attempted to shift gear several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A mobile mechanic arrived at the residence and r https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2126827 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE SHIFTING GEAR ISSUE. WENT TO A MECHANIC WHO DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT AND THE RESULTS ARE: Transmission Error Messages U0415 and P1CB1 and OBDII Codes ($03) shows the same error message as Transmission P1CB1 Manufacturer Specific. the closest Chrysler Dealership is unable to perform anything on this vehicle as they no longer are licensed for the Fiat Software. Hence, they https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2126830 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT after looking at all of the complaints within NHTSA there are approximately 50 pages of combined complaints with each page showing 4 "call outs" and the majority being Power Train and reading pretty much all of them it appears that they are all the same issue. Their vehicles along with mine were not recalled; but we are having the same issues. What is needed or what needs to happen for all of th https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2125976 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT parked car, getting ready to leave and would not shift into gear. Finally shifted into gear and there was little to no power when accelerating. shifting into gears is hard, jerks vehicle when it does drop into a gear. No acceleration and when it does shifts gear with a lot of difficulty https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2119272 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was running, the transmission warning light illuminated, and a "Possible Ice" message was displayed even though there was no inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not replicated. On another occasion while stopped, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the ve https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2106151 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The transmission went out and radiator fluid temp high light came on. Fiat started to not be able to shift or too easily shifted by itself. The safety of others and myself were at risk because the car could have stopped or switched into other gears on the road and caused an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2106152 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The transmission went out and radiator fluid temp high light came on. Fiat started to not be able to shift or too easily shifted by itself. The safety of others and myself were at risk because the car could have stopped or switched into other gears on the road and caused an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2101134 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Transmission will not shift up or down in automatic, was in the middle of traffic unable to maintain a safe speed. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2095224 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my car down a busy road when I approached a red light and slowed to a stop. I kept my foot on the brake and the car in drive until the light turned green. Then, I tried to use the gas pedal without success and got an error message about needing to switch the gear to neutral. I was stuck in the road, unable to make the drive or neutral options work with the gas. Then, I tried switchin https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2095225 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my car down a busy road when I approached a red light and slowed to a stop. I kept my foot on the brake and the car in drive until the light turned green. Then, I tried to use the gas pedal without success and got an error message about needing to switch the gear to neutral. I was stuck in the road, unable to make the drive or neutral options work with the gas. Then, I tried switchin https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2077232 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT When pressing on accelerator, it would not accelerate properly. Therefore having to press accelerator more while not going at accurate speed. Furthermore as driving the vehicle one day fully pressing on accelerator vehicle would not accelerate. Therefore, having to stop in the middle of the road going uphill. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2069331 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT CLUTCH STALLS VEHICLE VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, confirmed by inspection. Not inspected by police, no warning messages https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2069332 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT CLUTCH STALLS VEHICLE VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, confirmed by inspection. Not inspected by police, no warning messages https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2059660 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine randomly stalls and will not restart upon entering on-ramps. Automatic transmission randomly fails and slips into limp mode while accelerating from stop lights or accelerating into highway traffic. This issue has caused numerous light rear end collisions with other vehicles following too closely when the transmission malfunctions, causing the other vehicle to impact the rear bumper of the 5 https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2059661 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine randomly stalls and will not restart upon entering on-ramps. Automatic transmission randomly fails and slips into limp mode while accelerating from stop lights or accelerating into highway traffic. This issue has caused numerous light rear end collisions with other vehicles following too closely when the transmission malfunctions, causing the other vehicle to impact the rear bumper of the 5 https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2056311 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I took my car in to have a regular oil change. Got a call from the mechanic telling me that all of a sudden, the car will not get out of park and says there is a transmission error now on the display screen. During the 2 days that it took for them to get the car out of park the mechanic informed me that there is a known issue for 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles "all of a sudden" not getting out of park https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2054767 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car refuses to shift gears despite being able to start. The car and its gear shift (and transmission, power train, and any other potentially affected parts) are available for inspection upon request; however, the vehicle would have to be towed as it cannot be driven. There was zero prior warning, notice, etc. Cold weather may be a contributing factor, but this issue has been reported numerous t https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2054768 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car refuses to shift gears despite being able to start. The car and its gear shift (and transmission, power train, and any other potentially affected parts) are available for inspection upon request; however, the vehicle would have to be towed as it cannot be driven. There was zero prior warning, notice, etc. Cold weather may be a contributing factor, but this issue has been reported numerous t https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2054024 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power and failed to properly accelerate. The contact's daughter pulled over to the side of the road, where the vehicle stalled. The service engine warning light illuminated on and off. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2044192 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car will not shift into gear automatic transmissions will not shift readily out of park and won’t go into park sometimes. The transmissions does not receive, or is slow to receive, an intended gear selection. Vehicle came to a complete stop while driving. Get message there is no manual mode available. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2044193 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car will not shift into gear automatic transmissions will not shift readily out of park and won’t go into park sometimes. The transmissions does not receive, or is slow to receive, an intended gear selection. Vehicle came to a complete stop while driving. Get message there is no manual mode available. https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2034670 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, and the contact became aware that the vehicle had shifted into neutral independently and was unable to shift back into gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2034671 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, and the contact became aware that the vehicle had shifted into neutral independently and was unable to shift back into gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2032824 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 FIAT 500L. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the transmission began slipping out of gear. The transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.  The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2031612 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, before accelerating forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact learned online of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V192000 (Power Train). The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l https://plaincars.com/make/fiat-500l#complaint-2012530 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT When in traffic on the highway the car all of a sudden would not shift out of first. Following that, all power was lost to the drivetrain, but accessories were still powered and working. Before the car gave no power to the drive, the oil light came on in addition to the engine light, when the oil levels were checked they were confirmed to be normal. The car has been inspected by a mechanic who sug