Recalls: Fiat 500
Overview
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Fiat 500
2016 Fiat 500: front seat could move suddenly
In July 2016, a recall was issued for a single (1) Fiat 500 vehicle due to a possible non-conformity of the right front seat guide tracks. If the front seat guide tracks did not comply with safety standards, it could enable the front seat to suddenly shift backwards or forwards in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of serious injury to the occupants (PRA 2016/15552).
2019 Fiat 500 1.2 8V: front axle may break
In May 2019, recall campaign 6228 was issued for Fiat 500 1.2 8V vehicles that were available for sale from 26 February 2019 to 22 May 2019. Due to a non-conformity in the production process, the front drive axle may break. If this occurred while the vehicle was being driven, the potential for a collision posed a hazard for occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17572.
Problems and faults: Fiat 500
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Fiat 500
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Fiat 500.
