Model year 2019 · Minicompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019 Fiat 500: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Fiat 500 at 25–30 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
25–30
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 500X.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Fiat dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Fiat 500 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Fiat 500, newest first.
Air bags: Frontal and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V510000Reported Jul 3, 2024
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 82B)
Components
Air bags: Frontal; Seat belts: Front
Units affected
337,128 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Risk
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 80B)
Units affected
12,675 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V42)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module
Units affected
25,004 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Risk
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Fiat 500 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Fiat 500 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2019 Fiat 500 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 FIAT 500 3 HB FWD
Not rated
4 stars
Not rated
4 stars
14.7%
No
2019 FIAT 500 ABARTH 3 HB FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO 3 HB FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 FIAT 500 BEV 3 HB FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 FIAT 500 CABRIO 3 HB FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 Fiat 500L 5 HB 2WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Fiat 500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Fiat 500, most recently on Nov 22, 2020. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Fiat 500 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
