2013 Fiat 500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

22Engine complaints

13.4%Of all 164 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN77 · 47%

ENGINE22 · 13.4%

Unspecified / other18 · 11%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 9.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 7.3%

Share of the 164 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Fiat 500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. HE ALSO STATED…”NHTSA complaint 11327477 — filed 06/05/2020

“HELLO, I BELIEVE I NEED AN ATTORNEY AND LEGAL ADVICE. I HAVE A DEFECTIVE CAR THAT SHOWS ON THE FIAT DEALERSHIP WEBSITE AS A RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11323015 — filed 05/02/2020

“LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. OIL LEVEL WAS FINE. THEN LOSS OF POWER. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND NEED NEW ENGINE”NHTSA complaint 11189916 — filed 03/19/2019

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Fiat 500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Fiat 500: 22 of 164 complaints on file (13.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Fiat 500 have in total?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.