2012 Fiat 500 vs 2014 Fiat 500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Fiat 500 | 2014 Fiat 500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 394 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 132 | 144 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 29–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,598 mi | 18,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Fiat 500 | Fiat 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 200 | 67 |
| Electrical System | 63 | 22 |
| Engine | 51 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 5 |
| Steering | 19 | 6 |
| Suspension | 21 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2012 Fiat 500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.