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Fiat 500l: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2018 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2015 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2015 97 · 2013 76 · 2014 74

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

201864/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 2 recalls

201764/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201664/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

201597/100
Buybest year

23 complaints · 2 recalls

201474/100
Buy

183 complaints · 3 recalls

201376/100
Buy

164 complaints · 4 recalls

201266/100
Caution

394 complaints · 4 recalls

201164/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2015?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2015 Fiat 500l’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2018 Fiat 500l head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Fiat 500l as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.