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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C3CFFAR5FT501591 · Checked Aug 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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3C3CFFAR5FT•••••• 2015 Fiat 500

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Fiat 500 build (5 vs 2).

5on this build
83on the model
42builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Power Train 3 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Electrical System 1

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Power Train fire Jun 2016
The contact owned a 2015 fiat 500. While the vehicle was being towed by a 2002 e450 rv driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact immediately pulled into a nearby fire station where the fire was…
Vehicle Speed Control Jun 2016
My complaint has to do with a safety recall sent to me for my car (fiat 500 pop, 2015), dated back in june. This has not been addressed, and I've not been provided a fix in a reason time (it's almost september), and I find it difficult to believe that the parts are still not yet…
Electrical System Mar 2016
The contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the rpms increased, but the vehicle did not move without warning. The contact switched off the ignition and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. On another…
Power Train May 2018
The contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the ability to switch gears became very difficult. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year and nine months, and had worsened. Additionally, the contact received notification of…
Power Train Jun 2016
The contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V302000 (power train). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C3CFFAR5FT501591 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.