2013 Fiat 500 structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Fiat 500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takara recall: my 2013 fiat abarth has been giving problems with the turbo and side moldings. At the time of purchase, the moldings were not attached completely and the dealer promised to repair under the warranty; however, the moldings continue to peel off even after the vehicle was serviced…”
filed Aug 29, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. The contact stated that the trunk failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to heritage fiat (11216 reisterstown road, owings mills, md 21117, (866)-866-3241) where it was diagnosed that the trunk panel and wiring harness were corroded. The dealer removed some…”
filed Aug 8, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Broken Exterior Driver And/Or Passenger Door Handles XB2 Warranty Extension Customers may comment the following: ● One or both exterior door handles are broken. This bulletin involves replacing one or both exterior door…
23-021-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2026Aluminum 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.
31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 16, 2025Aluminum 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.
31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2025Aluminum 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
31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2025"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…
31-001-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Structure problems in other 500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 500 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 500 | 9 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Fiat 500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.