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2014 Fiat 500L Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 7.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
183Complaints
3Recalls
5Crashes
5Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (67.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Power Train complaints here are 7.9× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train123 · 67.2%RecalledRecall 17V192000 · Recall 14V103000
Engine30 · 16.4%not available
Electrical System24 · 13.1%not available
Vehicle Speed Control20 · 10.9%not available
Service Brakes9 · 4.9%not available
Steering9 · 4.9%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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN123 · 67.2%
ENGINE30 · 16.4%
Unspecified / other18 · 9.8%
SERVICE BRAKES9 · 4.9%
STEERING9 · 4.9%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)8 · 4.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 3.3%
AIR BAGS6 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 183 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.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 17V192000 · 2017 · reported 03/21/2017

If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:knee Bolster

NHTSA campaign 14V481000 · 2014 · reported 08/06/2014

If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 14V103000 · 2014 · reported 03/04/2014

If there is no effect, the vehicle might not shift out of the Park position. If there is a delayed effect, the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, 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.

What owners report

“HAD RECALL REPAIRED HOWEVER, STILL LAGGING AND NOT WANTING TO CHANGE GEARS OR ACCELERATE.”NHTSA complaint 11350222 — filed 08/19/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“HAD THE CAR IN N WHILE GOING THROUGH A CASH WASH. SHIFTED TO D BUT IT WOULD NOT GO. PUT IT BACK IN N THEN…”NHTSA complaint 11340625 — filed 07/21/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“THIS MORNING I GOT INTO THE CAR EVEN TRIED TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE BUT IT SAID SHIFT BACK TO NEUTRAL THEN TO REVERSE OR…”NHTSA complaint 11339306 — filed 07/14/2020 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500L?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 123 of 183 NHTSA complaints (67.2%), followed by engine (30), electrical system (24), vehicle speed control (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2014 Fiat 500L have?

183 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2014 Fiat 500L have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V192000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2014 Fiat 500L's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.