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2015 Fiat 500L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 500L.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2015 Fiat 500L is an SUV riding on the BF platform, paired with an Automatic (AM6) transmission and carrying an engine oil specification of 4.0 quarts of 5W-40 or 5W-30, with EPA ratings of 24/32/27 mpg. In the broader 2014–2017 complaint record, the 2015 model accounts for 23 owner complaints and 2 recalls—a volume that trails the 2014 high of 183 by a wide margin but exceeds the 2017 low of 1. That spread situates it as an early-run year with markedly lower reported complaints than its predecessor yet still enough activity to leave Power Train as the top complaint area, establishing its distinct position in the 500L's reliability history.

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
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 Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
Tire size205/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68102241AA
Engine air filter68202151AA
Spark plug68070507AC
Battery68240522AA discontinued
Front wiper blades68295333AA alt 68295332AA
Thermostat68095375AA alt 68211424AA
Cabin air filter68212070AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

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 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 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque 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

Automatic Transmission FluidMopar part number 68092630AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4
Engine Oil5W-40 · MS12991 · 5W-30 · MS6395
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity10.5 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts19 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub207 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerFiat
Spark Plug Gap.04 in
Spark Plug Torque12 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Residual Pressure58+/-4 idle psi
Engine Compression100 PSI.
Engine Compression100 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25 /; Front: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42 /; Front: 77; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque5.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementDiscard

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
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5015 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) · 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 federal record indicates a sharp downward trend in reported issues across this generation, starting with 183 complaints in 2014 and falling to just 23 for the 2015 model year. While the 2015 vehicle shows significant improvement over the launch year, it still recorded 2 recalls and 76 Technical Service Bulletins, whereas the 2016 and 2017 models saw recalls drop to zero. Top complaint areas for 2015 include Power Train and Air Bags with 4 reports each, though the data specifies zero crash or fire complaints for this year. This places the 2015 model in a stabilizing phase where initial volume issues decreased but regulatory attention remained higher than in subsequent production years. Consequently, while the 2015 Fiat 500L offers a marked improvement over the 2014 launch model, the 2016 model year represents a cleaner buy based on the lower complaint and recall counts.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4
Air Bags4
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Steering1
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V590000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 23/09/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 23, 2015, to May 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded… Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fiat customer…

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…
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…
930232023-08-30EquipmentWarranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

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 2015 500L take?

4.0 qt of Turbo: 5W-40 meeting Chrysler specification MS12991, Non Turbo: 5W-30 meeting Chrysler specification MS6395., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 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 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.