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2015 Fiat 500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 500.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2015 Fiat 500 Electric is a front-wheel-drive passenger car that pairs its battery-driven motor with a six-speed automatic transmission. While the packaging offers a distinct compact EV proposition, it is tempered by 92 owner complaints predominantly focused on the powertrain, as well as four separate recalls. Positioned within the model's 2011–2019 lifespan, this year falls well below the troubled 2012 peak of 394 complaints but remains far above the 2011 low of just one, marking it as a middling yet problematic chapter in the vehicle's reliability history.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA efficiency27/33/29 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68102241AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size185/55R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68102241AA
Engine air filter68073648AA alt 52022346AA
Spark plugSP192435AA alt SP070507AC
BatteryBBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades5182439AB alt 05182438AB
Thermostat04892642AD
Cabin air filter68096453AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length139.8 in
Overall width64.2 in
Overall height59.8 in
Wheelbase90.6 in
Curb weight2355 lb
Track (front / rear)55.9 / 55.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 33 / 29 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2015 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.9–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2024 e Inspired by Music 3-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013E EV Hatchback Elec 24-kWh8.40 sec16.70 sec111 hpFWD
2013E EV Hatchback Elec 24-kWh8.70 sec16.80 sec111 hpFWD
2024e Inspired by Music 3-door Hatchback Elec 87-kW 42-kWh7.90 sec16.20 sec117 hpFWD
2024e Inspired by Music 3-door Hatchback (All Season) Elec 87-kW 42-kWh7.90 sec16.20 sec117 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMopar part number 68092630AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity5.8
Fuel Tank Capacity10.5 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub207 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25 /; Front: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42 /; Front: 77; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque5.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementDiscard

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 20,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Sunroof Assembly (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Sunroof Assembly (lubricate) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Fiat 500 sits in a clear downward complaint arc from the generation's peak in 2012 (394 complaints) to near-zero by 2019, with 92 complaints in 2015—a notable improvement over 2012-2014 but still higher than the 14 complaints seen in 2016. Recalls remain steady at 4 from 2012 through 2016, so the 2015 model shares the same recall count as the earlier, more problematic years, while investigations hold at 1 (same as 2012-2016) before rising to 2 in later years. The 2015 model has the highest number of technical service bulletins (167) in the entire record, suggesting that Fiat was actively issuing fixes for known issues, but the data does not specify root causes for the top complaint areas—powertrain (26), unknown/other (10), electrical (6), and seats (3). With 4 crash complaints and 3 fire complaints, the 2015 year is not free of serious safety concerns, though these numbers are lower than the 2012-2014 years. Overall, the 2015 represents a transitional year where complaints are declining but still present, and the high TSB count indicates many service actions were available; it is a better buy than the 2012-2014 models but not as strong a choice as the 2016 or later years, which show far fewer complaints.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
167
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
92
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 92 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train26
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System6
Seats3
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train,Electrical System2
Electrical System,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19E044000Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift AssemblyReported 03/07/2019

DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than… Remedy: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT…

15V291000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 18/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 167 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
23-021-262026-06-04StructureBroken Exterior Driver And/Or Passenger Door Handles XB2 Warranty Extension Customers may…
S25240000122025-10-07Unknown Or OtherHigh Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2015 500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the 500?

EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.