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2017 Fiat 500

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
29
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints13
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2017 Fiat 500

2 recalls
13 complaints
29 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
13
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19E044000high

    Drivetrain issue

    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 improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.

  • 24V474000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consumer complaints

13 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

13
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE4
  • BRAKES2
  • STRUCTURE2
  • ELECTRICAL2
  • AIR BAGS1

Notable Issues

13 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)4
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)2
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)2

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Minicompact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

27

City

33

Hwy

29

Comb

Annual cost
$2,550
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Fiat 500 years

Common problems

Fiat 500 problems

124 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V474000

    A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19E044000

    If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress