2014 Fiat 500l problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (103) · Vehicle Speed Control (20) · Service Brakes (8)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
124 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2017-03-21 · campaign 17V192000 · 25,583 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:knee Bolster 2014-08-06 · campaign 14V481000 · 25,479 vehicles
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."
Risk: If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-03-04 · campaign 14V103000 · 18,100 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (76)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
Showing the 6 most recent of 76 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-11 · Unknown Or Other“i own a 2014 fiat 500l with 60,000 miles. the vehicle is actively suffering from the dangerous safety defect described in recall t19/17v192000 (engine limits itself to idle speed and zero acceleration from a stop, even when the gas pedal is fully pressed). the local dealer and fiat corporate refuse to address it because they claim a software update…”
2026-02-11 · Service Brakes“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 determin…”
2026-02-09 · Power Train · 75,000 mi“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…”
2025-09-03 · Power Train“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. wh…”
2025-09-03 · Power Train“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 longe…”
2025-09-01 · Power Train“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…”
2025-08-11 · Power Train · 65,000 mi“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 stoppe…”
2025-07-02 · Power Train“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. …”
2025-06-16 · Power Train“transmission will not shift up or down in automatic, was in the middle of traffic unable to maintain a safe speed. …”
2025-05-27 · Power Train“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.