- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Fiat 500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2018 Fiat 500 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2024 for the pressure monitoring and regulating systems. For comparison, the 2017 has 14 and the 2019 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 500 year, for its age
#227 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Fiat 500 problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Fiat 500 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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5 complaints about the 2018 Fiat 500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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I was notified of the recall for my car and took it to the dealer. The dealer told me there is no fix for this recall and that they could not do anything about it sending me away.
The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 500. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a tire shop and was informed that the lug nuts needed to be shattered to be replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Car has 12xxx miles on it - 80% of which being freeway miles. Brought into the dealer today for a complaint of the car diving to the right when the brakes are applied aggressively at those speeds. Discs, pads, and calipers all found to be in perfect condition. Internet forums are crawling with the same complaint. Dealer test drove an identical model with only 83 miles on it and experienced the exact same issue. This is a performance car with a potentially dangerous safety defect in one of its most important systems. Dealer reported all they can do at the moment is send the information up the chain to their regional director.
Bout the car and was cleaning the seats (i'm a smoker so wiping the ashes off) and noticed a depression/indentation in the driver seat and passenger seat as well as a plastic cord inder the seat cover on the passenger side. Had the dealership look at it and they said they would fix the problems, well the dealership made the seats even worse doing a crap job on the covers. Very dissatisfied with fiat as well as the dealership.
Fiat 500: every year compared
All 500 years2018 Fiat 500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fiat 500 | 5 | 2 | A | |
| 2018 Fiat 124 Spider | 16 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Fiat 500X | 11 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Fiat 500 Bev | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Fiat 500 Cabrio | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Fiat 500
Does the 2018 Fiat 500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Fiat 500: pressure monitoring and regulating systems (June 2024); floor shift assembly (July 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Fiat 500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1), visibility & wipers (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Fiat 500 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 23, 2018 and the latest on August 7, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Fiat 500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Fiat 500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fiat 500 years have the most complaints?
2012 (396), 2013 (166), 2014 (124). See every Fiat 500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Fiat 500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data