Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Fiat 500 has 195 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.
195
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19E044000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been imp...
16V302000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with ...
19V817000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may f...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the acce... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Front Wheel hub bearings grinding, very fast wear and tear Transmission still not shifting right af... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The clutch is out in the car. This may be caused by the clutch cover diaphragm spring and results i... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abno... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | My 2012 Fiat 500 has had the same problem twice now. While driving, the clip attaching the clutch pe... |
| May 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while her daughter was parked in a parking lot ... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not reverse while the ge... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while depressing the clutch, the clutch wa... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission gear box. Having issues with shifting - 11/23/2021 |
| Jul 19, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The car has two recalls for power train. In the past year and a half of owning the Fiat, the car’s p... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | While driving it fails to switch gears.It gets stuck on first gear. |
| Apr 12, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING VEHICLE NEAR MY HOME ON A CITY STREET WENT TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE CLUTCH DID NOT FULLY DISEN... |
| Jan 4, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |