Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Fiat 500 has 76 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 4 powertrain-related recalls.
76
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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...
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the ... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | shift cables & bushings failed causing inability to shift gears. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, he atte... |
| Jan 13, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE WAS ACTING A LITTLE STRANGE ON A TRIP TO THE STORE. I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ... |
| Dec 30, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ... |
| Dec 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SHE WAS UNABLE SHIFT ... |
| Oct 5, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CEL ALERT: P0071 OBD II ERROR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE FORUMS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE TRYING TO FIND ... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INCLUDED IN FCA RECALL 16V302000. AS WITH MANY OTHER... |
| Aug 30, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR HAS HAD THE RECALL SAFETY RECALL S34 / NHTSA 16V-302 <BR/>MANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH PEDAL PERF... |
| Jul 7, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | SO - I'VE GOT A 2013 500E AND IT STARTED DOING THIS LAST WEEK OR SO. THE RBC, THE ESC, THE ABS, AND ... |