Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Fiat 500 has 4 recalls, 393 complaints, and a 3-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
393
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
11V550000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME ...
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 ...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have been dealing with identity theft and not really sure why when I put vin number to my vehicle ... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the acce... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Front Wheel hub bearings grinding, very fast wear and tear Transmission still not shifting right af... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The wiring harness bundle leading to the trunk failed between the trunk & upper drivers side of the ... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The clutch is out in the car. This may be caused by the clutch cover diaphragm spring and results i... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | CHILD SEAT | The contact owns a Cybex Car Seat, Model Name: Aton 2, Manufactured Date: Aug 2019. The car seat was... |
| Dec 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle had been stalling out on numerous occasions one being a freezing Xmas eve in Drive thru ... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Sep 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I just purchased this 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio. It seems it is widespread issue on the failure of the gu... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abno... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | My 2012 Fiat 500 has had the same problem twice now. While driving, the clip attaching the clutch pe... |
| May 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated while her daughter was parked in a parking lot ... |
| Mar 22, 2023 | STEERING | As reported by numerous consumers the power steering just stop working while driving with no warning... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |