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Fiat 500L Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 206 owner complaints for the Fiat 500L. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Fiat 500L by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Fiat 500L | 2 | 23 | |
| 2014 Fiat 500L | 3 | 183 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Fiat models.
Fiat 500L: questions owners ask
Which Fiat 500L year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Fiat 500L model years with the most are the 2014 (183) and 2015 (23). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500L have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Fiat 500L model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (3) and 2015 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Fiat 500L fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Fiat 500L's first-time failure rate ranged from 17.9% for cars first registered in 2019 to 42.7% for 2011, across 9 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were suspension, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.