Fiat 500L recalls
8 official safety recalls for the Fiat 500L from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
VIN plate and registration document may be incorrect
Incorrect type-approval data processing means the VIN plate and registration document must be replaced. The VIN plate will be replaced and the registration document updated as required.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DUE TO INCORRECT TYPE APPROVAL DATA PROCESSING THE MANUFACTURER'S PLATE (VIN PLATE) AND REGISTRATION DOCUMENT MUST BE REPLACED
- Defect
- Due to incorrect type-approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced.
- Remedy
- Replace the VIN plate and update the registration document as required.
Supplementary heater wiring may short circuit
The supplementary heater wiring may abrade, causing a short circuit and possible loss of some vehicle safety; in the worst case, a vehicle fire. A cut-proof sheath will be fitted to protect the wiring.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER WIRING MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT
- Defect
- On some Fiat 500L vehicles a layout non-conformity could cause abrasion of the supplementary heater (PTC) wiring. This could result in possible electric short-circuiting with the possibility of a loss of some vehicle safety. In the worst case it could cause a vehicle fire..
- Remedy
- Apply a cut-proof sheath on the supplementary heater wiring to protect it from abrasions.
PCM software may limit engine speed and torque
Incorrect PCM software may limit the engine to idle speed and torque, even when the accelerator is fully pressed, reducing acceleration and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the PCM software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Camera bracket bond to windscreen may fail
The adhesive bond between the windscreen and camera bracket may fail, allowing the camera to dislodge and causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null The adhesive bond between the windscreen and the camera bracket may fail. This can cause the camera to dislodge and cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by United Kingdom
Passenger air bag may not deploy as designed
The passenger frontal air bag may be folded incorrectly and fail to deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a result, the air bag may not deploy as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fiat customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is R54.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Knee airbag may not open correctly
The knee airbag may not open correctly in a crash. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null The knee airbag may not open correctly in case of an accident.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by Greece
Driver's knee airbag may deploy improperly
An assembly folding irregularity may prevent the driver's knee airbag from deploying properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the airbag free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission shifter may not select the intended gear
In some temperatures, moving the shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect. The vehicle may not shift out of Park or may move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the shifter module or update its software as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.