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2018 Fiat 500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 500.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2018 Fiat 500 Electric is a front-wheel drive passenger car powered by an electric motor paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, representing Fiat's continued commitment to the mass-market EV segment since introducing the model in 2011. This model year benefited from seven years of production evolution, during which owner complaints ranged from a peak of 394 in 2012 to just 1 in 2011, providing a clear longitudinal dataset for reliability analysis. The 2018 variant recorded only 5 total owner complaints—the lowest complaint count in the model's history—though visibility emerged as the primary concern alongside two recall campaigns. For researchers examining the 500 Electric's reliability trajectory, the 2018 model represents a point of near-peak operational maturity, suggesting that manufacturing refinements implemented over successive model years had substantially addressed the early-stage quality issues that characterized the platform's launch period.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency24/32/27 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 68098254AA. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68098254AA alt 68102241AA
Engine air filter52022346AA
Spark plug68070507AC
BatteryBBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades5182439AB alt 05182438AB
Thermostat68095375AA alt 68211424AA
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 / combined24 / 32 / 27 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 2018 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.

Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts75 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 (lubricate)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect)
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 2018 Fiat 500 sits near the end of a clear improvement arc for this generation. After a spike of 394 complaints in 2012 and a steady decline through 164, 124, 92, 14, and 13 in 2017, 2018 recorded only 5 complaints with zero crash or fire complaints. Recalls also dropped from four per year in 2012–2016 to two per year in 2017–2019, and TSBs fell from a mid-generation peak of 167 in 2015 to 90 in 2018. However, NHTSA investigations rose from one annually between 2012 and 2017 to two in both 2018 and 2019, with the data not specifying root causes. The four top complaint categories—Visibility, Unknown or Other, Wheels, and Service Brakes—each generated just one complaint, indicating no dominant failure pattern. Overall, 2018 looks like a comparatively good year to buy, but verify outstanding recalls and the status of the two investigations before purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
90
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Visibility1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1
Service Brakes1
Seats1

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 90 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 2018 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 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.