2014 Fiat 500L vs 2015 Fiat 500L
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Fiat 500L | 2015 Fiat 500L |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,468 mi | 20,748 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Fiat 500L | Fiat 500L |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 123 | 5 |
| Engine | 30 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
2014 Fiat 500L
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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.