Model year guide

2015 Fiat 500l

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Fiat 500l is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Fiat 500l at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints23
Combined27 mpg

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2015 Fiat 500l recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #15V590000 · 23/09/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. As a result, the air bag may not deploy as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) …

Fix: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fiat customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is R54.

Air Bags:knee Bolster NHTSA Campaign #14V481000 · 06/08/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P42.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Fiat 500l common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2015 Fiat 500l MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Fiat 500l costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Fiat 500l trims & engines on record

Trims
LOUNGE
Engines
1.4L 4-cyl 165 hp

2015 Fiat 500l vehicles on record

2015 Fiat 500l LOUNGEZFBCFACH5FZ036213

Other Fiat 500l model years

2018 2014

2015 Fiat 500l — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Fiat 500l have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Fiat 500l. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Fiat 500l?

Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Fiat 500l get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Fiat 500l at about 27 mpg combined (24 city / 31 highway).

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