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2019 Fiat 500L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 500L.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2019 Fiat 500L is a compact SUV built on the BG platform, equipped with a 4.0‑quart engine that calls for 5W‑40 or 5W‑30 oil and paired to a six‑speed automatic delivering 22/30/25 mpg city/highway/combined. Owner‑reported issues for this model year total three, centered on the fuel/propulsion system and forward‑collision‑avoidance features, and the vehicle carries two recalls. Across the 20142017 span the model saw a dramatic drop from 183 complaints in 2014 to just one in 2017, placing the 2019’s modest complaint count and recall tally in line with that improving trajectory and indicating a comparatively reliable entry in the lineup.

Model year2020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/30/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 97R · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68098254AA. Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 97R · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R17 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68098254AA alt 68630130AA
Engine air filter68202151AA
Spark plug68070507AC
Battery68240522AA discontinued
Thermostat68095375AA alt 68211424AA
Cabin air filter68212070AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.3 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb weight3254 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 30 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine CoolantUse MOPAR OAT meeting MS 90032
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine CoolantMopar Coolant OAT Meeting 90032
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-40 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)M12 Bolt: 89.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsM8 Bolts: 19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerFiat
Spark Plug Gap.025 in
Spark Plug Torque12 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity1.70 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number97R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum54.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum62.0 psi
RPM54.0-62.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression100 PSI.
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 42.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.04 in; Rear: 0.04 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolt to rear crankshaft seal retainer2.9 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn 90° do not use a torque wrench., Step 4: Turn 90° do not use a torque wrench.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90° do not use a torque wrench. Step 4: Repeat Step 3.15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 1-5: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn all bolts an additional 30°.11 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 1-5: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn all bolts an additional 30°.11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs

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 miSunroof Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · 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 Fiat 500L generation saw a sharp decline in federal complaints and recalls, falling from 183 complaints and 3 recalls in 2014 to just 1 complaint and 0 recalls by 2017. The 2019 model year follows this stabilized trend with only three total complaints involving the fuel system, power train, and fuel/propulsion system. The data does not specify the root causes for these issues. With only one crash complaint and zero fire complaints reported for 2019, the vehicle remains well within the lower end of the generation's complaint arc. Given this minimal record compared to the early production years, this is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
97
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V287000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 10/04/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at…

24V510000Air Bags:FrontalReported 03/07/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly… Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 97 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
21-040-252025-10-02Power Train948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a…
91006242025-07-08EngineVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
S1408000384 REV.H2025-01-25Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 500L take?

4.0 qt of Engines Equipped with Turbo: 5W-40; Engines not equipped with Turbo: 5W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 500L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 500L get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.