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BF platform

2014 Fiat 500L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 500L.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2014 Fiat 500L is a BF‑platform passenger car equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission and a power‑train that, while delivering a respectable 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined), was the focal point of the model’s most frequent owner complaints. With 183 total complaints recorded for that year—by far the highest in the 2014‑2017 span—the 500L’s power‑train issues stand out against an otherwise modest recall count of three. This concentration of early‑model grievances marks 2014 as the peak of the 500L’s reliability challenges, a trend that softened dramatically by 2017 when complaints fell to just one, indicating a gradual improvement in the model’s durability over its production run.

Model year2020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/32/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68102241AA. Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 47 · 500 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68102241AA
Engine air filter68202151AA
Spark plug68070507AC
Battery68240522AA discontinued
Front wiper blades68295332AA alt 68295333AA
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 / combined24 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume21 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 Pints

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub207 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity1.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Engine Compression100 PSI.

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs / 25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle77 ft-lbs / 42 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
390 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.90 degrees
490 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.90 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: tighten an additional 3011 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Tighten according to the following torque values:

11 through 10 to 15 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
211 through 20 to 11 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
31 through 10 again to 15 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
41 through 10, 80 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.80 degrees
511 through 20 to 27 ft. lbs.27 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) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · 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 2014 Fiat 500L stands out as the most problematic model year in the provided federal record, accumulating 183 complaints and 3 recalls—figures that dwarf the subsequent years. By 2015, complaints plummeted to just 23 with 2 recalls, and they further dwindled to 2 and 1 in 2016 and 2017 respectively, with no recalls in those later years, indicating a steep improvement curve. The target year’s top complaint areas are overwhelmingly concentrated in the power train, with 79 reports, plus additional power train-related issues tied to the electrical system and engine. While the data does not specify root causes, the presence of 5 crash and 5 fire complaints in 2014 alone underscores a concerning reliability profile that was largely absent from later models. Given this sharp decline in reported problems after the first year, the 2014 Fiat 500L represents the trough of the generation’s quality arc and is not a recommended buy when later, more dependable model years are available.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
183
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 5 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 183 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train79
Power Train,Electrical System10
Unknown Or Other9
Power Train,Engine8
Engine6
Steering5
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine5
Air Bags4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V192000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 21/03/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342…

14V481000Air Bags:Knee BolsterReported 06/08/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured March 3, 2012, to July 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 76 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S14080003842024-01-10Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
91002292023-09-20SuspensionLIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the…
91002292023-09-20EquipmentLIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…

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

Does the 2014 500L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 500L get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.