2015 Fiat 500L: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 23 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle randomly stuck in park and will not move in reverse or drive, at one point was in drive and moving while saying gear not available. All the complaints of the 2014 models and mine was manufactured in 2014 but labeled a 2015. Fiat is quoting the repair at 3000- to over 10k while second opinion transmission specialist says there is no fix and it's a manufacturer computer defect only temporarily fixed with a new transmission.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2021
“I just purchased the 2015 fiat 500 l . I just had this vehicle for 5 months and I have nothing but problems. 1st the oil ring need to be replaced, then my front charger not work and then is progress to led rear passenger tail light went out and now is the airbag service light is on. Radio keep going in and out and the bluetooth is not working.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2020
“Car only has 6,000 miles and it has a faulty occupant restraint module that causes air bag warning to come on it's been coming on and off for a couple of weeks and made appointment to get it checked on 8/12/19 and they found problem 8/16/19 and of course warranty ran out 8/1/19”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2019
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“I have owned three of these 2014-2015 fiat 500l's all three have had problems with the sun visors not staying up nor forward. They will randomly drop while you are driving blocking the view through the windshield. In each case the problems were on vehicles with under 40k miles and as low as 27k miles. This would usually happen while the vehicle was in motion but also happened at times while sitting at a red light waiting for it to change.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2018
“The check airbag light comes on every 300-500 miles & disappears after about 200-400 miles. The dealer cannot figure out the issue. We are not sure if the airbag will properly deploy in the instance of an accident.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018
“While driving and a couple of time while parked the check airbag light goes off. Sometimes there is a passenger that weighs over the limit but has seat belts on at all times. This week alone happened 3 times with only the driver dealer cannot find problem. They have it again for 3rd time.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018
“My fiat has nearly 5300 miles, the engine started to emit a lot of white smoke while I was in park and had driven it approximate 15 miles. I turned the ignition off for 15 minutes, restarted and the smoke again started coming out near the radiator. Also the air condition stopped blowing cold air. I have got it at the dealership. Hopefully this will not happen again.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500l. While driving 45 mph and attempting to accelerate, the rpms increased. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The following day, the contact observed an abnormal grinding noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,500.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) fiat 500l. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a lack of acceleration. The ttms and electrical throttle body warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the road and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle still did not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a software update. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,800. Updated 05/06/16*lj *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2016
“Having problem with front brake shudder after only 11,000 miles. Will probably replace them myself with slotted and drilled rotors to dissipate heat. Wish they would recall and fix all the rotors.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2015
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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."
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.
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."
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.
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Is the 2015 Fiat 500L reliable?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Fiat 500L. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2015 Fiat 500L have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.