Model year guide

2020 Fiat 500L

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Fiat 500L is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2020 Fiat 500L — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Fiat 500L at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined25 mpg

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

2020 Fiat 500L recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Fiat 500L.

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.

2020 Fiat 500L MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Fiat 500L costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
167.3 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
65.0 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Curb weight
3,254 lb
Front track
59.4 in
Rear track
59.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2020 Fiat 500L. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

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.

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

Bulletin 9100624 · Engine · Jul 2025

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

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Fiat 500L. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024548 · Aug 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L is a car which was manufactured by Fiat Serbia from 2012 to 2022 and marketed by Fiat globally. A five-door mini MPV based on a variant of the FCA Small Wide platform, it was initially only produced in a two-row, five-seater confugration, with a lengthened three-row, seven-seater version called the 500L Living introduced in 2013 for the European market. In 2017, the 500L received an intermediate facelift, with revised front and rear fascias along with In-car entertainment updates and interior revisions. By early 2018, production reached 500,000 units. The 500L was discontinued in the North American market after model year 2020.

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

2020 Fiat 500L vehicles on record

Other Fiat 500L model years

2020 Fiat 500L — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Fiat 500L have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2020 Fiat 500L. 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.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Fiat 500L get?

The 2020 Fiat 500L has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway).

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