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2013 Fiat 500 Recalls

Updated May 30, 2026·Daniel Wilson

Recall Summary

The 2013 Fiat 500 has 5 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.

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Total Recalls

5
0 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2013 Fiat 500

The 2013 Fiat 500 has 5 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2013 Fiat 500 has 5 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2013 Fiat 500 include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2013 Fiat 500?

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.

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Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2013 Fiat 500 have?

There are 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Fiat 500.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2013 Fiat 500?

There are no documented high risk recalls for this model year. However, always confirm remedy availability with a VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
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Primary source
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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2013 Fiat 500 Buyer's Guide

5 total campaigns

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ID: 15V291000

Power Train

Automatic Transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.

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ID: 16V302000

Power Train

Manual Transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.

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ID: 19V817000

Power Train

Automatic TransmissionLever And LinkageFloor Shift

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.

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ID: 19V817000

Power Train

Automatic Transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.

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ID: 19E044000

Power Train

Manual TransmissionFloor Shift Assembly

DLT, 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 a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.