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2019 Fiat 500: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2019 Fiat 500 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
6
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
30 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
| Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Seat Belts › FrontJul 3, 2024 · campaign 24V510000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsJun 25, 2024 · campaign 24V474000
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."
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleApr 10, 2019 · campaign 19V287000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
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Other years of the Fiat 500
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Fiat 500 have?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (3), transmission & drivetrain (1), fuel system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Fiat 500 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Fiat 500 get?
Up to 30 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.