The 2018 Fiat 500L has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility and wheels. Owners most often flag severe parts availability problems: parts on indefinite backorder (e.g., lower intercooler hose), leading to repair delays of 6+ months. specific mention that stellantis/fiat no longer supports the model in north america, making parts nearly impossible to find. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Fiat 500L vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 500L model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2018) to 394 (2012). With 5 complaints, the 2018 500L sits belowthe model's median of 164.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly
Campaign 19E044000DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than …
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 24V474000Chrysler (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 requiremen…
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by reports of persistent mechanical and electrical failures, poor reliability, and severe parts availability issues.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 500L. See the full 500L owner picture and every model year.
Compare every 500L year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.