2014 Fiat 500L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500L years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Fiat 500L. That is the most of any 500L model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (123 complaints, 67%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 183owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Fiat 500L problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 123 | 67% | 60,000 | “shift gear” (7%) | $4,650 |
| Engine | 30 | 16% | 52,367 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 14% | 26,422 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 11% | 52,367 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 10% | 51,010 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5% | 14,926 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 4% | 26,422 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | 55,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 33,457 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 74,060 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 7,239 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 13,768 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 14,450 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Fiat 500L recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fully pressed.
Risk: If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is T19.
Air bags:knee bolster
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P42.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect on selecting a transmission gear.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter module or update the shifter software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2014 Fiat 500L with 60,000 miles. The vehicle is actively suffering from the dangerous safety defect described in Recall T19/17V192000 (engine limits itself to idle speed and zero acceleration from a stop, even when the gas pedal is fully pressed). The local dealer and Fiat corporate refuse…
Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into "ready" state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing. Now we are told that the PCM is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated on…
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that while the vehicle was coming to a stop at an intersection, the vehicle became inoperable while attempting to shift gears, with the message âGears Unavailableâ displayed. The contact attempted to shift gear several times; however, the…
CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE SHIFTING GEAR ISSUE. WENT TO A MECHANIC WHO DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT AND THE RESULTS ARE: Transmission Error Messages U0415 and P1CB1 and OBDII Codes ($03) shows the same error message as Transmission P1CB1 Manufacturer Specific. the closest Chrysler Dealership is unable to…
after looking at all of the complaints within NHTSA there are approximately 50 pages of combined complaints with each page showing 4 "call outs" and the majority being Power Train and reading pretty much all of them it appears that they are all the same issue. Their vehicles along with mine were…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500L?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 123 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Fiat 500L?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Fiat 500L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500L model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.