This page covers 3 recalls and 23 owner complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500l.
For the 2015 Fiat 500L, the complaint picture is spread across a few systems, with airbags and the powertrain drawing the most reports. On the airbag side, owners frequently describe a warning light cycling on and off, with at least some cases tied to the occupant restraint module. Powertrain complaints center on the transmission getting stuck in park and refusing to shift into drive or reverse, occasionally accompanied by a burning smell. Electrical complaints round out the picture, with owners reporting scattered issues like inoperative lights, radio and Bluetooth cutting out, and charging ports failing. A smaller number of owners mention steering that stiffens or feels sticky, particularly at highway speeds, with the problem described as worsening over time rather than appearing suddenly.
23
Total Complaints
By System
The 2015 Fiat 500L has 3 recalls, all involving airbags that may not deploy correctly in a crash, leaving front occupants with less protection than the vehicle is designed to provide.
Two of the recalls involve the front passenger airbag, which was not folded correctly during assembly on certain vehicles. If the airbag does not open as intended during a crash, the passenger absorbs more impact than the system is meant to prevent. The third recall covers the driver's knee airbag, where the same type of folding irregularity during assembly can cause it to deploy incorrectly. A knee airbag that misfires or fails to fully inflate in a crash does not cushion the driver's legs properly, raising the risk of lower-body injury. All three defects share the same root problem: airbags packed incorrectly at the factory that may not perform as designed when they are needed most.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag may not have been folded correctly during manufacturing, which could prevent it from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger airbag may not fold properly inside its module, which could prevent it from inflating correctly during a crash when it should deploy.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire passenger airbag module with a corrected one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's knee airbag may not fold properly during manufacturing, causing it to deploy incorrectly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's knee airbag at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
