Fiat 500L years to avoid
The Fiat 500L years to avoid are 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
300
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2014–2017
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
500L years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 268 |
Every 500L year
Common questions
What are the worst Fiat 500L years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 500L years to avoid are 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Fiat 500L?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 500L years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500L have?
Across all model years, the 500L has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 300 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.