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2013 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

4

3 current

Combined

7.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,387

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

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

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Minicompact
In its class
More efficient than 85% of 53 2013 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 2013 Fiat 500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2013 Fiat 500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Fiat 500 get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Fiat 500 at 7.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 177 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 7 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Fiat 500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,387 in fuel, producing roughly 3,557 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.