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Model Year Problem Record

Fiat 500 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Fiat 500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train67 complaints

67 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V291000, 16V302000.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V474000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V291000Reported May 18, 2015 - 3,851 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 3,851 vehicles across all affected models.

16V302000Reported May 16, 2016 - 39,185 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 39,185 vehicles across all affected models.

24V474000Reported June 25, 2024 - 12,675 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 12,675 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20132
201415
201542
201628
201712
20188
20195
20201
20212
20222
20231
20242
20254
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.