2015 Fiat 500L
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 183 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
5 of 23 total reports mention: power train.
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The car is showing the same symptoms described in the 2014 500L transmission recall. It will either stay in the parking gear or have significant delays in switching gears. We first saw the issue with a parked, cold car. First use in the morning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-09
Air bags
5 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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The check airbag light comes on every 300-500 miles & disappears after about 200-400 miles. The dealer cannot figure out the issue. We are not sure if the airbag will properly deploy in the instance of an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-15
While driving and a couple of time while parked the check airbag light goes off. Sometimes there is a passenger that weighs over the limit but has seat belts on at all times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-19
I received a recall notice in September 2014 regarding the knee airbag module needing to be replaced on my 2014 Fiat 500L, due to recall. The car was purchased July 15 2014 from driver's village located at 5885 e. Circle drive, cicero, ny 13039.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-23
Electrical system
4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing software.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that the reverse camera sensor failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-08
Also filed under Back over prevention
Steering
2 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-09-26Air bags14V481000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014.
Remedy: 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.
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2015-10-15Air bags15V590000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015.
Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fiat customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is R54.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Fiat 500L — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V481000 · Air bags
- Recall 15V590000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Fiat 500L reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Fiat 500L?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Fiat 500L have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.