Are there any recalls on the 2012 Fiat 500?

Yes — the 2012 Fiat 500 has 4 NHTSA recalls on record, most recently for Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever And Linkage — Floor Shift. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

← All car reviews

Is the 2012 Fiat 500 a good car?

An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.

C-4/10

The Fiat 500 Pop is a charming city car but comes with some known reliability issues. It's best for those who value style over substance and mostly drive in urban environments.

Get the full AI verdict — free

Pros

Compact size for easy parking
Stylish design
Good fuel efficiency

Cons

Limited interior space
Below average reliability
Limited power

Ownership at a glance

Fuel economy

30 mpg

Maintenance cost

$2,500/yr

Expected lifespan

150,000 miles

Common problems to watch for

Transmission failure
Electrical problems
Suspension issues

CarsJudge exclusive data

Active recalls (4)

The 2012 Fiat 500 has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever And Linkage — Floor Shift (campaign 19V817000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid — CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIEN…
Power Train — Manual Transmission — Floor Shift Assembly — 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…
Power Train — Manual Transmission — 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 f…
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever And Linkage — Floor Shift — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.…

Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.

Compare similar cars

This AI-generated assessment is general guidance only, not a substitute for a professional inspection. Always inspect a used vehicle before purchase.