CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Fiat 500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (67 reports).
2014 Fiat 500 recalls
Tire pressure warning light may not come on
Certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles may have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light that does not illuminate as intended.
Clutch Spring Can Break, Causing Loss of Gear Shifting
Certain Fiat 500 vehicles with a manual transmission may have a clutch diaphragm spring that can fracture and fail.
Fiat 500 EV May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly
Certain Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles built between March 8, 2013, and March 7, 2015, may set a diagnostic trouble code in the Electric Vehicle Control Unit.
Most common 2014 Fiat 500 problems
Problem areas named in the 124 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 67 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Engine | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
What owners report
Message flashing "service power steering, hill climb and ESC" appears on an average of once a month for the last few years. No loss of control yet, but it came on three starts in a row for the first time. Usually goes away with a second start. Making an appointment with a dealer (Putnam) in Burlingame, Ca to diagnose. $250 to scan and who knows how much to repair.
While traveling on a PA interstate, I hit the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle in front of me and the wheels locked up. The anti-lock system appeared to not work on my Fiat 500c. I hard steered L and avoided a head on collision hitting the trailer in front of me on the passenger side front of the car.
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 10 MPH, the transmission experienced an abnormal difficulty in the shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to a stop on the side of the road, and had the vehicle towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the shifter cable assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,222.
Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced On February 14, I took my fiat 500 E to the dealer for repairs. They then told me that it has a bad main battery problems and has to be replaced they gave me a price of $17,000. As a City employee. We do not make that much money. I bought this vehicle for my daughter. Sheâs is an A honor student.
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
2014 Fiat 500 questions
Does the 2014 Fiat 500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2014 Fiat 500: Tire pressure warning light may not come on; Clutch Spring Can Break, Causing Loss of Gear Shifting; Fiat 500 EV May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500?
Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (67), Electrical System (22), Engine (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Fiat 500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.