Fiat problems, recalls & safety data
Every Fiat model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
1,166
NHTSA owner complaints
24
recall campaigns
5
defect investigations
4
models with problem data
Fiat models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | 774 | 4 | 6 |
| Fiat 500L | 206 | 2 | 4 |
| Fiat 500E | — | — | 6 |
| Fiat 500X | — | — | 6 |
| Fiat 124 Spider | — | — | 3 |
Most reported problem areas across Fiat vehicles
Power Train 555Electrical System 211Engine 192Air Bags 79Vehicle Speed Control 60Steering 56Fuel/propulsion System 52Exterior Lighting 48
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDefect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Electrical overstressEngineering Analysis EA19001 · opened Apr 19, 2019 · closed Sep 19, 2024
- RUST - EXTEND RECALLDefect Petition DP83019 · opened Sep 14, 1983 · closed Feb 13, 1984
- CLUTCH CABLES AND STALLINGDefect Petition DP79061 · opened Sep 5, 1979 · closed Jan 29, 1980
- INCONSEQUENTIAL DEFECT, C7-30, FIAT CORRDefect Petition DP79033 · opened Feb 23, 1979 · closed Mar 19, 1979