2015–2018 · 4 model years · 2 recalls
We don't rate the Fiat 500 L yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (29). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2018.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 500 L | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2017 500 L | Not rated yet | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 500 L | Not rated yet | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| 2015 500 L | Not rated yet | 29 | 2 | 28 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, airbags & seat belts, driver-assist & stability.
The 2015, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.