Is recall 16v302000 parts unavailable a known issue with the 2015 Fiat 500?

11 NHTSA complaints have been filed about recall 16v302000 parts unavailable on the 2015 Fiat 500 (2016-07 → 2024-09). Reported component: POWER TRAIN. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11613343): "A recall has been open on this vehicle for over 5 years. I have been waiting for a year and 2 Fiat dealerships cannot complete the recall because the manufacturer has failed to manufacture a spring part for the repair" Source: NHTSA.

Is stall or loss of propulsion without warning a known issue with the 2015 Fiat 500?

10 NHTSA complaints have been filed about stall or loss of propulsion without warning on the 2015 Fiat 500 (2015-06 → 2022-11). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11298153): "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FIAT 500E. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RENTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 585 RAINIER AVE S, RENTON, WA 98057, (425) 430-1000 TO BE DIAGNOSED" Source: NHTSA.

2015 Fiat 500 Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is manual transaxle clutch and shift cable failure a known issue with the 2015 Fiat 500?

18 NHTSA complaints have been filed about manual transaxle clutch and shift cable failure on the 2015 Fiat 500 (2016-07 → 2026-01). Reported component: POWER TRAIN. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11297395): "I STOPPED IN A DRIVEWAY AND TRIED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE CAR HAS A MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE ONLY 2 GEARS AVAILABLE WERE 3RD, NEUTRAL, AND 4TH. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT ONE OF THE 2 SHIFT CABLES CAME OFF THE SHIFT LEVER ON THE" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is headlamp wiring and connector failure a known issue with the 2015 Fiat 500?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about headlamp wiring and connector failure on the 2015 Fiat 500 (2019-02 → 2023-04). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11515202): "The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic noticed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side headlamps had failed to operate. The brake warning light and the headlamp warning lights were illuminated" Source: NHTSA.

The 2015 Fiat 500 carries 4 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering floor shift assembly and automatic transmission. Owners report 4 recurring issue clusters, led by “Manual transaxle clutch and shift cable failure.” Modern US Fiats let an oil-life indicator call the service, with a hard cap: 8,000 miles or 6 months on 2012 and 2013 cars, 10,000 miles or 12 months from 2014 on. Respect the indicator; the MultiAir engine's clever hydraulic valve system is sensitive to tired or wrong-spec oil, and the MultiAir actuator is an expensive part to teach that lesson with. Turbo cars (Abarth, 500L, 500X 1.4, 124 Spider) need plugs every 30,000 miles, one of the shortest intervals on any modern car. The 124 Spider is a Mazda MX-5 chassis but follows this Fiat schedule, not Mazda's. The 500e EV skips oil, plugs, and belts entirely.

4 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

Campaign #19E044000 · Mar 7, 2019

Issue: 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.

Risk: If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign #15V291000 · May 18, 2015

Issue: 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.

Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Campaign #16V302000 · May 16, 2016

Issue: 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.

Risk: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Campaign #24V474000 · Jun 25, 2024

Issue: 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."

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.

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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2015 Fiat 500.

Reported to NHTSA

Manual transaxle clutch and shift cable failure

POWER TRAIN

18 NHTSA complaints · 2016-07 → 2026-01

“I STOPPED IN A DRIVEWAY AND TRIED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE CAR HAS A MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE ONLY 2 GEARS AVAILABLE WERE 3RD, NEUTRAL, AND 4TH. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT ONE OF THE 2 SHIFT CABLES CAME OFF THE SHIFT LEVER ON THE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11297395

“THE SHIFT CABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION BROKE LEAVING ME UNABLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE IN MOVING TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE STATE HIGHWAY. THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND I HAVE NOT HAD USE OF MY CAR FOR OVER A WEEK AND POSSIBLY UP TO A MONTH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11219851

“WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WOULD ONLY GO INTO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. NO WARNING LIGHT, NO PROBLEM LIGHT, NOTHING. JUST STOPPED AT THE ATOP SIGN AND WILL NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR OTHER THAN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 50,650 MILES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11169887

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Recall 16V302000 parts unavailable

POWER TRAIN

11 NHTSA complaints · 2016-07 → 2024-09

“A recall has been open on this vehicle for over 5 years. I have been waiting for a year and 2 Fiat dealerships cannot complete the recall because the manufacturer has failed to manufacture a spring part for the repair”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11613343

“The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000 (Power Train) however, the parts to repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11579913

“S34 RECALL TAKING EXCESSIVE TIME MAY 10TH - S34 RECALL PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED, AFFECTED POWER TRAIN, THEREFORE A FIX IS VITAL TO SAFETY AND URGENT JUNE 28TH - LETTER RECEIVED FROM FIAT STATING THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10895430

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Headlamp wiring and connector failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 NHTSA complaints · 2019-02 → 2023-04

“The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic noticed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side headlamps had failed to operate. The brake warning light and the headlamp warning lights were illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11515202

“I WORK AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. WE HAVE SEEN SEVERAL HEADLIGHT BULB CONNECTOR FAILURES WHERE THE CONNECTOR MELTS. WHEN THE CONNECTOR MELTS, THE LIGHT STOPS FUNCTIONING. THE REPAIR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR AND THE BULB”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11363384

“WHENEVER I TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THEY GO OFF. WHENEVER I TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF, THEY GO ON. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BREAK LIGHTS DON'T WORK. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT I HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN BREAK LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11176112

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Stall or loss of propulsion without warning

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE

10 NHTSA complaints · 2015-06 → 2022-11

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FIAT 500E. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RENTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 585 RAINIER AVE S, RENTON, WA 98057, (425) 430-1000 TO BE DIAGNOSED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11298153

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL WHEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERHEATED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10788410

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FIAT 500. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11044553

Cabin Air Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Every 20,000 miles per the factory chart; about every 2 years on the 500e.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Engine Coolant

Every 150,000 mi

Long-life OAT coolant: 10 years or 150,000 miles. The 500e's battery-loop coolant has no short interval; levels get checked at services.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transmission Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

No normal-schedule change is published for the autos; around 60,000 miles under severe use per FCA practice, and a reasonable habit generally. Manuals: change on condition.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

19 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2015 Fiat 500 reflects Fiat's published service intervals and the Oil Change Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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