Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Fiat 500 has 4 recalls, 163 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
163
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
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 ...
15V291000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The ...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving 40mph, pressed clutch and the transmission would not shift into gear. Car began to slo... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | In June 2025, while driving my 2013 Fiat Abarth at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled witho... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am filing this formal complaint to report the sale an... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | 2013 FIAT 500 - Manual Transmission. The clutch cover diaphragm spring on the vehicle has fatigue an... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle failed to shi... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the co... |
| Apr 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Manual Transaxle Clutch Pedal |
| Oct 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V30... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth equipped with a Madness Autoworks Fiat 500 Short Shifter Kit... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On Sept. 5, 2023 I took our Fiat 500 2013 model c in for air condition repair to Winter Haven Fiat s... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The car is difficult to accelerate and makes a loud hum over 50. It wont shift into reverse. It is c... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | ENGINE | Real main seal leak Valve cover leak Vacuum pump leak Leaks went on to the starter and caused the s... |
| May 24, 2023 | ENGINE | While driving down the highway, I noticed my engine began to shake violently and began to make a str... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the ... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The clutch pedal sticks to the floor and won't let me shift gears. There is a recall already but for... |
| Dec 2, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In 2019 my 2013 500e wouldn't start/take a charge. I towed it to the dealer and after more than a mo... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I stepped out of my car and shut my door by accident with my keys still in the car and all the doors... |