2012 Fiat 500 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★
NHTSA overall rating (3/5)
21
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★ (3/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★ (3/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2012 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD Later Release
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Fiat 500 vehicles were involved in 14 fatal crashes with 14 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskShifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the… · Nov 15, 2019
- Crash riskClutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch… · May 16, 2016
- Crash riskService Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 10, 2011