Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (52.4% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Power Train complaints here are 6.2× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 65 · 52.4% | Recalled | Recall 19E044000 · Recall 16V302000 · Recall 15V291000 |
| Electrical System | 22 · 17.7% | not available | — |
| Engine | 19 · 15.3% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 · 5.6% | not available | — |
| Steering | 6 · 4.8% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 5 · 4% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 124 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19E044000 · 2019 · reported 07/03/2019
If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V302000 · 2016 · reported 05/16/2016
If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V291000 · 2015 · reported 05/18/2015
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V474000 · 2024 · reported 06/25/2024
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced On February 14, I took my fiat 500 E to the dealer for repairs. They then…”NHTSA complaint 11647084 — filed 03/07/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“Vehicle was operating as normal. Came to a stop, shifted car into neutral to rest foot, light turned green, tried to shift back in to…”NHTSA complaint 11480469 — filed 08/22/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (Power Train) however, the failure recurred. The…”NHTSA complaint 11464040 — filed 05/10/2022 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 65 of 124 NHTSA complaints (52.4%), followed by electrical system (22), engine (19), unspecified/other issues (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19E044000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
