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2012 Fiat 500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

4 current

Combined

7.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,939

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019577 · manufacturer campaign VB4

15 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: 500 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the shifter cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. If a driver attempts to exit the car while it is not in the Park position, and the parking brake is not applied, the car could move suddenly.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new transmission shift cable adjuster.

10,627 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016217 · manufacturer campaign S34

12 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: 500 2012–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, clutch diaphragm springs may crack or become damaged, which could result in the driver being unable to shift gears, or potentially result in a loss of motive power. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a pedal travel limiter and pedal switch.

7,819 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2015578 · manufacturer campaign R48

4 December 2015

Transport Canada lists: 500 2012–2015

What is wrong

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Customer Satisfaction Notification Program involving certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will update the Powertrain Control Module software to improve activation timing of the backup lamps. This updated software will turn the backup lamps on earlier, indicating to other road users that the driver has selected reverse gear. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

17,516 vehicles affected in CanadaCarService Campaign Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2011400 · manufacturer campaign L39

14 November 2011

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2012 · 500 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have had their brake system inadvertently filled with contaminated brake fluid during vehicle assembly. This could damage certain brake components, which could increase stopping distance, and result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Minicompact
In its class
More efficient than 93% of 76 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
177 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Fiat 500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2012 Fiat 500. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Fiat 500 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Fiat 500 at 7.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 177 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Fiat 500 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,939 in fuel, producing roughly 2,890 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.