Before buying a used 2013 Fiat 500, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2013 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
165 complaints filed with NHTSA (9 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| 500 — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| 500 — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) |
| 500 Abarth — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| 500e — Auto (A1)Range 140 km / 87 mi | 122 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 116 MPGe |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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