2015 Fiat 500 engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Fiat 500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After bringing vehicle to a complete stop at a traffic light, it died and gave a propulsion system warning. After about 20 attempts to turn off and reboot the vehicle, it restarted and behaved as if nothing had happened. This was a very dangerous situation with the vehicle stuck in the middle of…”
filed Nov 7, 2022
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: High voltage battery system, the vehicle is available for viewing. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?: Long time garage storage of vehicle and limited owners manual description…”
filed Sep 18, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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9100624 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2025
Engine problems in other 500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 500 | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 500 | 22 | 13% |
| 2012 500 | 51 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.