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Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 299 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 144 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 60 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 91 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,491 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 14
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN31%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
- ENGINE12%
- SERVICE BRAKES12%
- AIR BAGS8%
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 26 total.
Fiat 500: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Electrical overstress
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
134 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Oct 7, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERS2524000012
High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aug 14, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. A
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aug 13, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Jul 8, 2025ENGINE9100624
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
Jul 24, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-24
"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle,
Jan 10, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYS1408000384
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Sep 20, 2023SUSPENSION9100229
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- and 126 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.