2015 Fiat 500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Fiat 500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (32), Electrical System (26), Unknown Or Other (15).
Key takeaways
- 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 32 | 35% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 16% |
| Engine | 12 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 5 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% |
| Seats | 4 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-01-06
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to downshift, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while the RPM continued to rev. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was significantly difficult to move up or down, causin...
Power Train - filed 2025-08-26
The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the manual transmission was unable to shift into gear. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independe...
Power Train - filed 2024-09-08
A recall has been open on this vehicle for over 5 years. I have been waiting for a year and 2 Fiat dealerships cannot complete the recall because the manufacturer has failed to manufacture a spring part for the repair. The spring has been back ordered since May 2023 for my order, but according to the Madison dealership...
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More for the 2015 Fiat 500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.