Fiat Problems & Recalls: Models and Years to Avoid

Models

500X2016–2020 · 185 complaintsNo years flagged 124 Spider2017–2020 · 66 complaintsNo years flagged 5002012–2018 · 810 complaintsAvoid: 2012, 2013 500E2013–2024 · 48 complaintsNo years flagged 500L2014–2015 · 206 complaintsNo years flagged

Fiat model years to avoid

2012 Fiat 5004.0× complaints · transmission

Latest Fiat recalls

2024 Fiat 500E: exterior lighting – headlightsOct 21, 2025 · 25V-715 · 2,195 vehicles
2017–2020 Fiat 124 Spider: air bags – softwareSep 18, 2024 · 24V-694 · 15,835 vehicles
2017–2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018–2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 3 more: seat belts – frontJul 3, 2024 · 24V-510 · 337,128 vehicles
2014–2018 Fiat 500: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsJun 25, 2024 · 24V-474 · 12,675 vehicles
2019 Fiat 124 Spider: fuel system, gasoline – fuel pumpNov 12, 2021 · 21V-879 · 1,622 vehicles
2020 Fiat 500X, 2020 Jeep Renegade: service brakes, hydraulic – caliperDec 19, 2019 · 19V-909 · 1,353 vehicles
2012–2013 Fiat 500: power train – floor shiftNov 15, 2019 · 19V-817 · 51,788 vehicles
2019 Fiat 500X, 2019 Jeep Renegade: electrical system – softwareApr 10, 2019 · 19V-287 · 25,004 vehicles

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fiat model years should you avoid?

By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Fiat model years include the 2012 500.

How many Fiat recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls for Fiat vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on October 21, 2025. See the latest Fiat recalls.

What Fiat model gets the most complaints?

In the last ten model years, the 500X has drawn the most complaints (185) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Fiat 500X page.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.