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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN ZFBCFADH9EZ020089 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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ZFBCFADH9EZ•••••• 2014 Fiat 500L

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172on the model
38builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Power Train 3 Electrical System 1

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Power Train crash Feb 2015
In may 2014 my 2014 fiat 500l was brought to ziegler dealership for a safety recall concerning the automatic transaxle gear shift module and they flashed the esm (recall on NHTSA website). In january 2015 we noticed a burning smell under the engine. If we put car into reverse…
Unknown Or Other Oct 2019
Beginning after we purchased our used fiat 500l we began having intermittent issues with the trunk/boot lid not opening. The outside latch nor the keyfob would open the trunk. Trunk has to be opened using the emergency latch release which is not always easy to get to. Problem…
Power Train fire Dec 2014
The contact owns a 2014 fiat 500. While at a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact noticed smoke coming from the tires. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous…
Power Train Jul 2024
When in traffic on the highway the car all of a sudden would not shift out of first. Following that, all power was lost to the drivetrain, but accessories were still powered and working. Before the car gave no power to the drive, the oil light came on in addition to the engine…

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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 ZFBCFADH9EZ020089 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.