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2017 Fiat 500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Fiat 500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fiat dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Fiat 500, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Fiat 500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 500, describing incidents dated July 25, 2017 to July 28, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 5 complaints
Power Train 3 complaints
Structure 3 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints

Of the 14 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 14 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11764697 · Filed September 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine, TPMS, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking and making an abnormal sound. The failure was recurrent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who…
ODI #11572652 · Filed February 18, 2024
Just before coming to a stop the brakes grab and jerk the car. The brakes work normally otherwise.
ODI #11562997 · Filed January 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…

Read all 14 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Fiat 500 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA19-001: Electrical overstress
Closed September 19, 2024
- Recall 20V-024

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

TPMS Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 138

NHTSA #24V474000 · Tires — Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported June 25, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 12,675 vehicles

Repair completion: 39.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 80B · Owners notified July 11, 2024

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Shifter Shaft May Break

NHTSA #19E044000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission — Floor Shift Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2019 · DLT, LLC

Potentially affected: 740 vehicles

Repair completion: 1.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 24, 2019

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 3

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

15% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

2017 Fiat 500 BEV 3 HB FWD

—

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

14 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Fiat 500.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11764697

Incident: July 28, 2026 · Filed: September 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine, TPMS, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking and making an abnormal sound. The failure was recurrent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 15,873.

Service Brakes

ODI #11572652

Incident: February 18, 2024 · Filed: February 18, 2024

Just before coming to a stop the brakes grab and jerk the car. The brakes work normally otherwise.

Structure

ODI #11562997

Incident: December 26, 2023 · Filed: January 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that water had entered the door handles. The door handles were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Power Train

ODI #11562042

Incident: October 10, 2023 · Filed: December 27, 2023

After a sudden stop (no impact), the car would no longer go into or come out of gear while running. When the car is not running it will still shift normally. The repair shop initially thought it was the slave cylinder but the problem persisted. They then changed the clutch and are now recommending replacing the inner CV axle boot. The problem described is similar in symptons to the existing recall on 2012-2016 Fiat 500s and the partial recall on 2017 Fiat 500s. It seems logical that all of these issues are somehow related to a flaw in the design or manufacturing.

Air Bags

ODI #11478045

Incident: August 7, 2022 · Filed: August 7, 2022

THE LIGHT THAT INFORMS OF AN AIR BAG PROBLEM GOES ON. THE DEALER SHIP REPAIRS AND A WEEK LATER THE LIGHT GOES ON AGAIN. BACK TO DEALERSHIP,FIXES PROBLEM? LIGHT GOES ON IN A DAY. THIS THURSDAY 8/11/22 WILL BE THE 4TH ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AIR BAG ISSUE.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other; Service Brakes

ODI #11474371

Incident: May 23, 2022 · Filed: July 17, 2022

The PCM system does not work at all and brakes seem off—either they stop too hard or drag when pressing in them

Electrical System

ODI #11440073

Incident: August 18, 2017 · Filed: November 10, 2021

My 2017 Silver FIAT 500 pop has a defective miles odometer that flashes. The car was purchased from Tobin Fiat of Las Vegas on 8/21/2017. I test drove this car to my home for 3 days before buying it. On day 2 it starting flashing. I returned to the dealer, reported it and was told it would be repaired. I have over 40 Videos on my cel phone that prove its defective over a 4 year period. Most resent issues on, 10/30/21, 11/1/21, 11/10/21. All 3 parties have refused to fix, repair or replace what causes the flashing miles indicator in my car. They said it doesn't exist so there is nothing to fix. The car was sent to the Fiat dealership in Henderson for a few days and they said it didn't flash while there so Fiat, Chrysler and Tobin Fiat of Las Vegas saw it as a none issue or as a customer complaint about nothing.

Power Train; Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11375410

Incident: September 1, 2020 · Filed: November 19, 2020

CAR STOPPED AND QUICKLY SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. I HAD VERY LITTLE TIME TO STEER CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE RBS/ABS SYSTEM STARTED SLOWING THE CAR ON ITS OWN. I HAD ONLY BEEN GOING 30 MPH, HOWEVER HAD I BEEN IN A CENTER LANE ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH, I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD.

Electrical System

ODI #11352416

Incident: August 18, 2017 · Filed: September 1, 2020

THE MILES INDICATOR FLASHES. PURCHASED 8/21/17 AND STILL FLASHES. DEALERSHIP: TOBIN FIAT 2550 S. JONES BLVD. LAS VEGAS, NV89146

Visibility

ODI #11342367

Incident: July 1, 2019 · Filed: July 30, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INADVERTENTLY FELL INSIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIAT OF SCOTTSDALE LOCATED AT 16301 N. 78TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Other Fiat 500 model years

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