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2019 Fiat 500

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

Body SUVEngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2019 Fiat 500 Electric is an electric SUV built on the FF platform and paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Its reliability record is notably clean for the model line, with only three owner complaints logged—primarily concerning the fuel/propulsion system and forward collision avoidance—and two recalls. This places the 2019 model year near the quiet end of the 500’s complaint history, which peaked at 394 complaints in 2012, signaling a mature and relatively trouble-free iteration for researchers to consider.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

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 a BCI 97R · 500 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 97R · 500 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68098254AA alt 68102241AA
Engine air filter52022346AA
Spark plugSP070507AC
BatteryBBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades05182438AB alt 5182439AB
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 2019 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
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
2013E EV Hatchback Elec 24-kWh8.40 sec16.70 sec111 hpFWD
2013E EV Hatchback Elec 24-kWh8.70 sec16.80 sec111 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Type36 CC Variable Speed Scroll
Standard BCI Group Number97R

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
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .803; Rear: .362
Maximum Rotor Runout.001
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .795; Rear: .362
Maximum Rotor Runout.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 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) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine 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) · 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 2019 Fiat 500 sits at the end of a marked improvement arc that began after a severe 2012 debut-year spike of 394 complaints and four recalls. From that peak, complaint numbers fell steadily—124 in 2014, down to 14 by 2016, and just five by 2018—before reaching zero complaints in 2019, the lowest in the generation. Recall frequency also declined, dropping from four per year through 2016 to two annually since 2017. However, 2019 carries forward the two open NHTSA investigations from 2018, which the data does not indicate were resolved; this suggests some unresolved safety questions persisted even as consumer complaints vanished. Technical Service Bulletins also declined to 83, continuing a downward trajectory from the 2015 peak of 167. The single complaint recorded in 2019 fractured across fuel/propulsion, fuel system, and vehicle speed control categories with no pattern dominance, while crash and fire complaints remained minimal. Taken together, 2019 represents the best-built year in this generation by pure complaint volume, though the lingering investigations warrant due diligence before purchase.

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…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 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.