2015 FIAT 500L: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 FIAT 500L: 2 recalls, 23 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
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Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #14V481000 · 2014 · 25,479 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 Vehicle Safety Standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V590000 · 2015 · 15 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a result, the air bag May not deploy as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (5): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (3).
- Electrical (4): the most common themes are electrical failure (3).
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 FIAT 500L has 23 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 4 500L model years for complaints (well below the 52 average). Complaints peaked in 2016 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 20,696 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (183 complaints, 3 recalls), 2016 (2 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Premium |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Premium |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 FIAT 500L have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2015 FIAT 500L. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 FIAT 500L problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (5), transmission & drivetrain (5), electrical (4).
What gas mileage does the 2015 FIAT 500L get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (1.4 L, Manual 6-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 FIAT 500L repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.