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The 2015 Fiat 500 is associated with 92 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 26 reports (28% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric and 1.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 34 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 116 MPGe with an estimated range of 87 miles.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 92 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (26 / 28%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 3 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–34 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Fiat 500?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
500e 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 122 MPGe 108 MPGe 116 MPGe 87 mi $650 / yr
500 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 30 MPG 38 MPG 34 MPG — $2,250 / yr
500 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 28 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG — $2,550 / yr
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 28 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG — $2,550 / yr
500 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 27 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,600 / yr
500 L 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
500 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
500 L 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
500 L 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2015 Fiat 500 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 87 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Fiat 500?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
3 HB FWD 14.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Fiat 500 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Fiat 500?

Summary of 92 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
92
Crash Reports
4
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
4

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 26 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Seats & Restraints 3 complaints (1 crash)
Air Bags 2 complaints (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Fiat 500 problems & component breakdown (42 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Fiat 500?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V474000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
NHTSA Campaign #19E044000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
NHTSA Campaign #16V302000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
View all 2015 Fiat 500 recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Fiat 500

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Fiat 500 have?

The 2015 Fiat 500 is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Fiat 500?

NHTSA records list 92 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 26 filings (28% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Fiat 500?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Fiat 500 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Fiat 500 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Fiat 500 range from 25 to 34 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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