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Service bulletins for the 2012 Fiat 500

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

132 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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18-027-15 REVA2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon inspection, the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. ? P1524-00 Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled (Sales code EAF only) ? P1607-00 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. (Sales code EAB only) ? P2610-00 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. (Sales code EAB only) ? P1239-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too Low. (Sales code EAB only) ? P0298-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too High. (Sales code EAB only) ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/ Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. ? P0456-00 - Evap System Small Leak ? P0456-00 - Evap System Small Leak In addition, the customer may also experience an intermittent crank, no start condition. The customer may indicate the engine sounds like it is freewheeling or has no compression. When this issue occurs, it is typically resolved with a simple ignition key cycle. This may happen in colder temperatures.
18-027-152018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon inspection, the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. ? P0452-00 - EVAP Pressure Switch Stuck Closed. (2012 vehicles with Sales code EAB) ? P1607-00 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. (Sales code EAB only) ? P2610-00 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. (Sales code EAB only) ? P1239-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too Low. (Sales code EAB only) ? P0298-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too High. (Sales code EAB only) ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/ Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. ? P0456-00 - Evap System Small Leak ? P0456-00 - Evap System Small Leak In addition, the customer may also experience an intermittent crank, no start condition. The customer may indicate the engine sounds like it is freewheeling or has no compression. When this issue occurs, it is typically resolved with a simple ignition key cycle. This may happen in colder temperatures.
18-053-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · P1128-00 - Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved - Bank 1 Upstream. · P1524-00 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled (Sales Code EAF only). · P1607-00 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality (Sales Code EAB only). · P2610-00 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance (Sales Code EAB only). · P1239-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too Low (Sales Code EAB only). · P0298-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too High (Sales Code EAB only). · P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. · P0456-00 - Evap System Small Leak. Some customers may also experience the following conditions: · Intermittent fast crank condition. · Cranks as if no compression. · Intermittent crank - no start condition. In addition, the following software enhancement is available: · ** Scan tool enhancements to communicate with wiTECH to read DTCs descriptions for 2013 MY vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (Sales Code DDF) and Euro 4 Emission W/OBD (Sales Code NB4).** · Improved reverse lamp activation time.
Z5091195A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
08-012-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Flash: Clock In The Cluster Gains Or Loses Time This bulletin involves updating the software in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Some customers may notice that their clock may gain or loses time.
S202018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Customer Satisfaction Notification S20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software on about 81,000 of the above vehicles may have backup lamp illumination timing that does not meet customer expectations. The PCM must be reprogrammed with new software.
18-007-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Engine Crank, No Start and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may complain of an intermittent crank, no start condition. The customer may also indicate the engine sounds like it is freewheeling or has no compression. When this issue occurs, it is typically resolved with a simple ignition key cycle. A small number of customers may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? P2299 - Brake Pedal Position/ Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible
08-012-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Clock In The Cluster Gains Time This bulletin involves updating the software in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Some customers may notice that their clock may gain time.
08-062-122018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct and the splash screen shows the Blue and Me Tom Tom logo, but the device doesn't include the ?Find Blue and Me? icon on the main menu. The device can be used as a normal Tom Tom, but the extra functions including pairing with the Blue and Me module are not available. The device will only display a message "Searching for GPS". Due to a software error on the internal clock, the Tom Tom device did not detect the 2012 Leap Year / Leap day of February 29. As a result, the device could no longer detect GPS satellite signals after April 1, 2012. Depending on the condition, either updating the software or replacing the unit will repair the condition.
08-062-122018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct and the splash screen shows the Blue and Me Tom Tom logo, but the device doesn't include the ?Find Blue and Me? icon on the main menu. The device can be used as a normal Tom Tom, but the extra functions including pairing with the Blue and Me module are not available. The device will only display a message "Searching for GPS". Due to a software error on the internal clock, the Tom Tom device did not detect the 2012 Leap Year / Leap day of February 29. As a result, the device could no longer detect GPS satellite signals after April 1, 2012. Depending on the condition, either updating the software or replacing the unit will repair the condition.
18-027-15 Rev. C2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
18-053-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: • P1128-00 - Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved - Bank 1 Upstream. • P1524-00 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled (Sales Code EAF only). • P1607-00 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality (Sales Code EAB only). • P2610-00 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance (Sales Code EAB only). • P1239-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too Low (Sales Code EAB only). • P0298-00 - Engine Oil Temperature Too High (Sales Code EAB only). • P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. • P045 Some customers may also experience the following conditions: • Intermittent fast crank condition. • Cranks as if no compression. • Intermittent crank - no start condition. 6-00 - Evap System Small Leak.
18-087-152016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-027-15 REV C2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-007-14REV.A2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-062-122016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-012-142016-04-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-012-14REV.A2016-04-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-027-152015-07-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. CHRYSLER 2012-2013 FIAT 500/ABARTH : THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 18-007-14 REV B. DATED OCTOBER 18,2014 PLEASE REMOVE FROM YOUR FILES. INFORMATION ON THE DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WHICH REQUIRES ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING POWER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. *LJ
CSN-N152013-08-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO STARTER MOTOR NOT GROUNDED TO TRANSAXLE CASE PROPERLY, BY STARTER MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS, IT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO TAKE AN ALTERNATE PATH, DURING CRANKING, TO GROUND ACROSS ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS. MODELS 2012 FIAT 500. *PE
ER-N-092013-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES WERE BUILT, INADVERTENTLY, WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATION SOFTWARE ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS MAY EXCEED CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS AND/OR EPA STANDS. MODEL 2013 FIAT 500. *PE
WB-D-12-112012-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FIAT: A LOP RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IN AN EFFORT TO MONITOR AND CORRECT QUALITY ISSUES IN TIMELY MANNER, FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, BLUE & ME AND POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM).

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.