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2013 Fiat 500 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Fiat 500 has 76 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 4 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Fiat 500

Powertrain
76
Other
17
Electrical
13
Engine
10
Airbags
10
Steering
7
Lights
7
Structure
4
Tires
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3

76

Complaints

4

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

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...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 18, 2025POWER TRAINWhile driving 40mph, pressed clutch and the transmission would not shift into gear. Car began to slo...
Dec 27, 2024POWER TRAIN2013 FIAT 500 - Manual Transmission. The clutch cover diaphragm spring on the vehicle has fatigue an...
Nov 25, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Oct 22, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle failed to shi...
Aug 21, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Apr 29, 2024POWER TRAINManual Transaxle Clutch Pedal
Oct 12, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V30...
Oct 10, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth equipped with a Madness Autoworks Fiat 500 Short Shifter Kit...
Sep 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Feb 15, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the ...
Aug 15, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302...
Jun 2, 2022POWER TRAINshift cables & bushings failed causing inability to shift gears.
Feb 15, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, he atte...
Jan 13, 2021POWER TRAINVEHICLE WAS ACTING A LITTLE STRANGE ON A TRIP TO THE STORE. I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ...
Dec 30, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ...
Dec 1, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SHE WAS UNABLE SHIFT ...
Oct 5, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCEL ALERT: P0071 OBD II ERROR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE FORUMS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE TRYING TO FIND ...
Oct 1, 2020POWER TRAINHAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INCLUDED IN FCA RECALL 16V302000. AS WITH MANY OTHER...
Aug 30, 2020POWER TRAINTHE CAR HAS HAD THE RECALL SAFETY RECALL S34 / NHTSA 16V-302 <BR/>MANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH PEDAL PERF...
Jul 7, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESSO - I'VE GOT A 2013 500E AND IT STARTED DOING THIS LAST WEEK OR SO. THE RBC, THE ESC, THE ABS, AND ...

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