Model year guide

2021 Fiat 500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Fiat 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 39 on record.

2021 Fiat 500 — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 Fiat 500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Fiat 500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Fiat 500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 50

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 50.

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

Bulletin S1408000384 REV.I · Electrical System · Feb 2026

948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P1DB7-00 - Torque Converter Clutch Performance.

Bulletin 21-040-25 · Power Train · Oct 2025

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:

Bulletin 9100624 · Engine · Jul 2025

"Check Engine Light Illuminated - Erroneous Fault Codes Set Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician must find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s have been se…

Bulletin 18-028-25 · Jun 2025

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

Bulletin S1408000384 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

Air Bag Warning Lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? B0050-1D - Driver Front…

Bulletin 1000123 · Electrical System, Air Bags · Nov 2023

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

Bulletin 9100229 · Suspension · Sep 2023

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…

Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…

Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

Bulletin 93023 · Equipment · Aug 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 500X FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is an economy / city car that was manufactured and marketed by Fiat Automobiles from 1957 until 1975. It was sold as a two-door semi-convertible or saloon car and as a three-door panel van or estate car.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2021 Fiat 500 vehicles on record

Other Fiat 500 model years

2021 Fiat 500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Fiat 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 Fiat 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.