The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-590 (15V590000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R54 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | September 23, 2015 |
| Owners notified | October 15, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 15 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-590 repair free?
Yes. Fiat dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 15 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.