The 2014 Fiat 500l has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 69,162 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN17V1920002017-03-2125,583 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fully pressed.
Consequence
If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is T19.
AIR BAGS14V4810002014-08-0625,479 affected
Defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor…
Consequence
If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P42.
POWER TRAIN14V1030002014-03-0418,100 affected
Defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect on selecting a transmission gear.
Consequence
If there is no effect, the vehicle might not shift out of the Park position. If there is a delayed effect, the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter module or update the shifter software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P06.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
123
3crashes5fires1injuries
ENGINE
30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
SERVICE BRAKES
9
1crashes
STEERING
9
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
8
AIR BAGS
6
2crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
Total complaints268
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2014 fiat 500l. The contact stated that while the vehicle was coming to a stop at an intersection, the vehicle became inoperable while attempting to shift gears, with the message “gears unavailableâ€� displayed. The contact attempted to shift gear several times; however, the…”
“Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into "ready" state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing. Now we are told that the pcm is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated…”
“Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into "ready" state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing. Now we are told that the pcm is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated…”
“Will not pass emissions due to sensors not going into "ready" state. We have taken it to 4 different mechanics and we were told that the abs module is not communicating. So we replaced it and still nothing. Now we are told that the pcm is not storing memory. There have been no lights illuminated…”
“Car continues to have shifting gear issue. Went to a mechanic who did a diagnostic test on it and the results are: transmission error messages u0415 and p1cb1 and obdii codes ($03) shows the same error message as transmission p1cb1 manufacturer specific. The closest chrysler dealership is unable…”
“After looking at all of the complaints within nhtsa there are approximately 50 pages of combined complaints with each page showing 4 "call outs" and the majority being power train and reading pretty much all of them it appears that they are all the same issue. Their vehicles along with mine were…”
“Parked car, getting ready to leave and would not shift into gear. Finally shifted into gear and there was little to no power when accelerating. Shifting into gears is hard, jerks vehicle when it does drop into a gear. No acceleration and when it does shifts gear with a lot of difficulty”
“The transmission went out and radiator fluid temp high light came on. Fiat started to not be able to shift or too easily shifted by itself. The safety of others and myself were at risk because the car could have stopped or switched into other gears on the road and caused an accident.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Fiat 500l as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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