23-023-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10064467
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10064467 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 2 of 2
2012 Fiat 500
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–132 of 132, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 1, 2011–Jun 29, 2013.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
02-002-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10215756
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This bulletin involves replacing both left and right front jounce bumpers. The customer may experience a noise from the front of the vehicle while going over bumps which may be more noticeable in colder temperatures.
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT · SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 10215756 at NHTSA02-002-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10188629
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This bulletin involves replacing both left and right front jounce bumpers. The customer may experience a noise from the front of the vehicle while going over bumps which may be more noticeable in colder temperatures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10188629 at NHTSA02-002-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10061840
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10061840 at NHTSA21-002-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10215814
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This bulletin involves insepcting and if necessary replacing the shift knob. Chrome top cap on the shift knob is loose.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10215814 at NHTSA21-002-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10188647
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This bulletin involves insepcting and if necessary replacing the shift knob. Chrome top cap on the shift knob is loose.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10188647 at NHTSA21-002-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10069232
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10069232 at NHTSACSN-N15
NHTSA communication ID: 10052589
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CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO STARTER MOTOR NOT GROUNDED TO TRANSAXLE CASE PROPERLY, BY STARTER MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS, IT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO TAKE AN ALTERNATE PATH, DURING CRANKING, TO GROUND ACROSS ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS. MODELS 2012 FIAT 500. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10052589 at NHTSA9002519
NHTSA communication ID: 10129008
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82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10129008 at NHTSA09-001-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10216395
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Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10216395 at NHTSA09-001-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10140065
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Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 10140065 at NHTSA09-001-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10138987
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Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10138987 at NHTSA09-001-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10128948
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Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10128948 at NHTSAER-N-09
NHTSA communication ID: 10051947
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES WERE BUILT, INADVERTENTLY, WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATION SOFTWARE ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS MAY EXCEED CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS AND/OR EPA STANDS. MODEL 2013 FIAT 500. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10051947 at NHTSA23-035-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10216388
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Liftgate Emblem Paint Peeling This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the rear abarth liftgate emblem. Liftgate emblem paint peeling.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.
Source record 10216388 at NHTSA23-035-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10136493
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Liftgate Emblem Paint Peeling This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the rear abarth liftgate emblem. Liftgate emblem paint peeling.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.
Source record 10136493 at NHTSA23-035-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10128941
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Liftgate Emblem Paint Peeling This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the rear abarth liftgate emblem. Liftgate emblem paint peeling.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.
Source record 10128941 at NHTSA23-035-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10064498
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10064498 at NHTSACSN-M-29
NHTSA communication ID: 10051772
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FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN VEHICLES, SHIPPED FROM ASSEMBLY PLANT, THE WINDSCREEN AND WINDSCREEN STORAGE BAG WAS NOT INCLUDED AND NEW WINDSCREEN STORAGE BAG AND WINDSCREEN BE PLACED IN TRUNK. MODEL 2012 500 CABRIO. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10051772 at NHTSA08-062-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10216346
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Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct and the splash screen shows the Blue and Me Tom Tom logo, but the device doesn't include the ?Find Blue and Me? icon on the main menu. The device can be used as a normal Tom Tom, but the extra functions including pairing with the Blue and Me module are not available. The device will only display a message "Searching for GPS". Due to a software error on the internal clock, the Tom Tom device did not detect the 2012 Leap Year / Leap day of February 29. As a result, the device could no longer detect GPS satellite signals after April 1, 2012. Depending on the condition, either updating the software or replacing the unit will repair the condition.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10216346 at NHTSA08-062-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10136469
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct and the splash screen shows the Blue and Me Tom Tom logo, but the device doesn't include the ?Find Blue and Me? icon on the main menu. The device can be used as a normal Tom Tom, but the extra functions including pairing with the Blue and Me module are not available. The device will only display a message "Searching for GPS". Due to a software error on the internal clock, the Tom Tom device did not detect the 2012 Leap Year / Leap day of February 29. As a result, the device could no longer detect GPS satellite signals after April 1, 2012. Depending on the condition, either updating the software or replacing the unit will repair the condition.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10136469 at NHTSA08-062-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10128931
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct and the splash screen shows the Blue and Me Tom Tom logo, but the device doesn't include the ?Find Blue and Me? icon on the main menu. The device can be used as a normal Tom Tom, but the extra functions including pairing with the Blue and Me module are not available. The device will only display a message "Searching for GPS". Due to a software error on the internal clock, the Tom Tom device did not detect the 2012 Leap Year / Leap day of February 29. As a result, the device could no longer detect GPS satellite signals after April 1, 2012. Depending on the condition, either updating the software or replacing the unit will repair the condition.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10128931 at NHTSA08-062-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10062700
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10062700 at NHTSACSN-M20
NHTSA communication ID: 10048039
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FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ENGINE OVERHEAT DUE TO THE ENGINE COOLANT HOT BOTTLE LEAKS COOLANT AND MUST REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT HOT BOTTLE. MODEL 2012 500. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10048039 at NHTSACSN-M32
NHTSA communication ID: 10048061
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FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ENGINE HORSEPOWER OUTPUT IS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN INTENDED AND TO INCREASE ENGINE HORSEPOWER, POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MUST BE REPROGRAMMED TO INTENDED LEVEL. MODEL 2011 500. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10048061 at NHTSASB-18-018-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10044530
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FIAT: DUE TO TEE BEING INSTALLED BACKWARDS, THE BOOST VACUUM PURGE HARNESS CAUSES A MIL ILLUMINATION WITH P1CEA AND IF NECESSARY BE REPLACED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10044530 at NHTSA23-013-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10044113
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CHRYSLER: THERE IS WATER ON TOP OF THE ENGINE COVER. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES ENLARGING THE CENTER PUSH PIN HOLE IN THE COWL PANEL AND INSTALLING A GROMMET TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION AROUND THE PUSH PIN RETAINING CLIP. *JS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10044113 at NHTSA18-014-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10044185
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CHRYSLER: FLASH MIL ILLUMINATING OR CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL BUMP FEELING OR CHIME WITH MESSAGE CLUSTER- COOLANT OVERTEMP TURN IGNITION OFF. *JS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10044185 at NHTSACSN-M-02
NHTSA communication ID: 10045082
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CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AT THE TIME VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, SUNROOF HEX WRENCH WAS OMITTED FROM GLOVE BOX, INADVERTENTLY. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10045082 at NHTSAER-M-03
NHTSA communication ID: 10045079
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CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD, THE DIAGNOSTIC LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) COVER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10045079 at NHTSAWB-D-12-11
NHTSA communication ID: 10044840
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FIAT: A LOP RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IN AN EFFORT TO MONITOR AND CORRECT QUALITY ISSUES IN TIMELY MANNER, FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, BLUE & ME AND POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10044840 at NHTSACSN-L-36
NHTSA communication ID: 10042887
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CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BULLETIN PROVIDING INFORMATION ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE WHEEL LUG NUT WRENCH TO CRACK DURING USE. THE WHEEL LUG NUT WRENCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. *PE
Source components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS.
Source record 10042887 at NHTSA