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2017 Fiat 500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 500.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2017 Fiat 500 Electric is a compact passenger car built on the FF platform, powered by an all‑electric drivetrain and delivered through a 6‑speed automatic transmission. Its electric powertrain offers a modest but efficient cruising range, while the lightweight body maintains the iconic 500 silhouette; a standout feature is the 6‑speed automatic that enhances the vehicle’s smooth, city‑friendly operation. In the broader reliability context, the 2017 model falls within a relatively low‑complaint era—only 13 owner complaints that year, with the most frequent issue centered on structural elements—suggesting that, compared to the peak of 394 complaints in 2012, this generation enjoys a more dependable standing.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified
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 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.

Tire size185/55R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68102241AA
Engine air filter52022346AA
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 2017 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 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Castrol BOT 533
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity0.8
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar part number 68092912AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantMS-90032

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts75 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubUsing new retaining nut, 229.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubUsing new retaining nut, 207.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR134a
Oil TypeND 12 oil
Oil Capacity1.70 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .795; Rear: .362
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.001

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 100,000 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)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · 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 2017 model year shows 13 complaints, representing a marginal decrease from 2016's 14 and substantially higher than 2018's low of 5, while recalls halved from the four-per-year frequency observed from 2012 through 2016 down to two. This places the target year within a pronounced downward trend that began after a 2012 spike of 394 complaints, with technical service bulletins declining sharply from the generation's 2015 peak of 167 down to 101. Complaint distribution indicates no dominant failure pattern, with Structure, Power Train, and Electrical System each accounting for only two reports, and the data records two crash-related complaints without specifying root causes alongside zero fire complaints. With investigations holding steady at one while recalls decreased significantly, the 2017 model demonstrates the stability of late-production refinement. Given the substantial reduction in both consumer complaints and manufacturer recalls compared to early production years, the 2017 Fiat 500 stands as a comparatively mature and lower-risk choice within this generation for used car buyers.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
101
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 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 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2
Power Train2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes1
Air Bags1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

24V474000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsReported 25/06/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 101 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 2017 500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.