Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
24V474000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2016–2019
NHTSA campaign 24V474000: Fiat 500 tires recall
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."
Consequence: 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge.
19E044000NHTSA report received July 2019Model years: 2016–2019
NHTSA campaign 19E044000: Fiat 500 power train recall
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.
Consequence: If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge.
16V667000NHTSA report received September 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V667000: Fiat 500 equipment recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge.
16V302000NHTSA report received May 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V302000: Fiat 500 power train recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Consequence: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other small cars to weigh against the Fiat 500. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500 have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Fiat 500, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Fiat 500?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: power train, equipment, tires. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Fiat 500 recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Fiat 500 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Fiat 500 pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Fiat 500 through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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