2014 Fiat 500L power train problems
123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Fiat 500L — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into "ready" state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing. Now we are told that the PCM is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated on…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that while the vehicle was coming to a stop at an intersection, the vehicle became inoperable while attempting to shift gears, with the message “Gears Unavailable” displayed. The contact attempted to shift gear several times; however, the…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine…Campaign 17V192000 · Mar 21, 2017
- In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or…Campaign 14V103000 · Mar 4, 2014
Power Train problems in other 500L years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 500L | 5 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Fiat 500L
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.