2015 Fiat 500L Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,696miles, 21 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 1.4L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Fiat 500L (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500L. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (22% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and electrical system (4). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 81% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,696 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 76 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags5 22%
- Electrical system4 17%
- Other or unknown4 17%
- Brakes2 8.7%
- Engine2 8.7%
- Steering2 8.7%
- Exterior lighting1 4.3%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “I just purchased the 2015 Fiat 500 l . I just had this vehicle for 5 months and I have nothing but problems. 1st the oil ring need to be replaced, then my front charger not work and then is progress to LED rear passenger tail light went out and now is the airbag service light is on. Radio keep going in and out and the bluetooth is not working.”
NHTSA complaint #11342503, filed 2020-07, 43,800 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The car right day light stop working on 03/07/2015,on 4/08/2015 my car could not go in reverse and put me and other people in danger. There is recall exactly for this problems ,but at the dealerships told me that there is not recall, the car is not reliable and I am afraid for my safety! Today is 2 moths from the time I purchased it! I bought the car on 02/16/2015! Please help me to get my money back and return the vehicle to the dealer!!!! I do not trust this people!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10706225, filed 2015-04, 1,746 milesElectrical system: “Had to replace the battery at around 5000 miles. It would not hold charge and be randomly dead usually after not using car for a couple of days. I replaced the battery with a top name brand and haven't had an issue since. I noticed when I was looking to buy every Fiat 500L that the dealer was going let me take a test drive in had to be jump started.”
NHTSA complaint #10872988, filed 2016-06, 5,000 milesOther or unknown: “My Fiat has nearly 5300 miles, the engine started to emit a lot of white smoke while I was in park and had driven it approximate 15 miles. I turned the ignition off for 15 minutes, restarted and the smoke again started coming out near the radiator. Also the air condition stopped blowing cold air. I have got it at the dealership. Hopefully this will not happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10925519, filed 2016-11, 5,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
81% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,200 and 37,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Fiat 500L version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 L FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 500 L FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 500 L FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V590000Sep 23, 2015Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Fiat 500L 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a…
- 14V481000Aug 6, 2014Air bags › Knee bolsterCovers: Fiat 500L 2014–2015
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment…
Recall details for the 2015 Fiat 500L → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 76 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Electrical system. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023Suspension. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10243209Aug 30, 2023Equipment. FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
- 10243208Aug 30, 2023Equipment. Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)
- 10242717Jul 27, 2023Equipment. Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
- 10239957May 18, 2023Engine cooling. Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10234420Feb 14, 2023Electrical system. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
Other model years of the Fiat 500L
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | 20,696 | 2 | — | 27 | — | Falling |
| 2014 | 183 | 51,833 | 3 | — | 28 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Fiat 500L have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500L as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Fiat 500L is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (22% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 2015 Fiat 500L been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Fiat 500L get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Fiat 500L (500 L, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Fiat 500L reported?
Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,696 miles and the middle half falls between 5,200 and 37,000 miles; 81% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.