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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

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

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08-177-212021-12-13. Service bulletin. HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BEV/Hybrid - Showroom and Display Vehicle Battery Maintenance This information only bulletin discusses procedures that must be followed for BEV/Hybrid vehicles that are on display at dealership showrooms.
S20080001182020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC Control Panel Illumination Inoperative
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
18-027-15 REV C2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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: ? Improved reverse lamp activation time.
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.
08-004-15 REVA2018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FLASH: Battery Electric Vehicle, Multiple System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) if required. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? The vehicle does not start charging when it?s plugged into the charging station. ? Intermittently the charge indicator will show it?s charging when it?s not charging. ? Intermittently the vehicle may have reduced performance. Enhancement: ? Increase of vehicle range in very cold weather. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. False Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: ? P1E25-00-Hybrid/Ev Battery Failure Level 2. ? P0AA4-00-Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. ? P0AA6-00-Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault.
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.
08-057-152018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Flash: Cruise Misspelled In The Instrument Panel Cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with updated software. The customer may notice the word ?Cruise? misspelled in the IPC.
08-004-15 REVB2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FLASH: Battery Electric Vehicle, Multiple System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) if required. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? The vehicle does not start charging when it?s plugged into the charging station. ? Intermittently the charge indicator will show it?s charging when it?s not charging. ? Intermittently the vehicle may have reduced performance. Enhancement: ? Increase of vehicle range in very cold weather. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. False Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: ? U1014-00-Internal CAN Communication. ? P1E25-00-Hybrid/Ev Battery Failure Level 2. ? P0AA4-00-Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. ? P0AA6-00-Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault.
08-004-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. FLASH: Battery Electric Vehicle, Multiple System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM), Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) and Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) if required. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? The vehicle does not start charging when it?s plugged into the charging station. ? Intermittently the charge indicator will show it?s charging when it?s not charging. ? Intermittently the vehicle may have reduced performance. Enhancement: ? Charging system enhancement during very cold weather. ? Increase of vehicle range in very cold weather. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. False Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: ? P1E25-00-Hybrid/Ev Battery Failure Level 2. ? P0AA4-00-Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. ? P0AA6-00-Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault.
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)
08-048-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FLASH: Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the EVCU. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the EVCU memory: · P1A21-00 - HV Battery Contactor Control Sequence Incorrect. In addition the customer may notice one of the following conditions: · When an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is plugged in approximately 17 seconds after key off, the vehicle will not charge and will not power down. This could lead to potential 12V battery drain after prolonged period of time. · When the battery temperature is below -30°C (-22°F) and above 50°C (122°F), the thermal system does not function. · When a Level 1 EVSE is plugged in, the displayed charge time estimation for Level 2 is over estimated. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: · Improved shift strategy involving shift lever position.
08-101-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, replacement of the (CTM). The customer may notice that the displays on the TomTom screen may be missing some Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) features. Charging schedule screen, power flow screen and charging station icon may be missing.
08-048-14 REV. B2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM) and Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) if required. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a 83 KW electric motor. Improve Air Conditioning operation. Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. Improvements to DTC diagnostics. Enhancements to the central door lock feature. Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app.
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.
08-048-14 REV. A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM), Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) and Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) if required. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a 83 KW electric motor. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app.
08-015-132018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Loss Of Communications With Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) This Bulletin involves replacement of the Convergence Telematics Module (CTM). Customer may experience no response from voice recognition or Bluetooth features. On further inspection the technician may find U1733-87 Lost communication with the CTM.The condition is caused by the CTM not communicating.
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.
08-048-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUBJECT: FLASH: Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) System Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves updating the software in the EVCU. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the EVCU memory: • P1A21-00 - HV Battery Contactor Control Sequence Incorrect. In addition the customer may notice one of the following conditions: • When an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is plugged in approximately 17 seconds after key off, the vehicle will not charge and will not power down. This could lead to potential 12V battery drain after prolonged period of time. • When the battery temperature is below -30°C (-22°F) and above 50°C (122°F), the thermal system does not function. • When a Level 1 EVSE is plugged in, the displayed charge time estimation for Level 2 is over estimated. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: • Improved shift strategy involving shift lever position.
08-045-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUBJECT: Flash: Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves a coordinated update of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and Regenerative Brake Controller (RBC) module software SYMPTOM/CONDITION: · U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. (Sets in ABS and RBC Module). · U1487-00 - Implausible Data Received From Regenerative Brake Controller. (Sets in ABS Module). · U1200-00 - Lost Communication with Power Inverter Module. (Sets in ABS Module).
08-048-162016-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: FLASH: Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) System Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves updating the software in the EVCU. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the EVCU memory: · P1A21-00 - HV Battery Contactor Control Sequence Incorrect. In addition the customer may notice one of the following conditions: · When an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is plugged in approximately 17 seconds after key off, the vehicle will not charge and will not power down. This could lead to potential 12V battery drain after prolonged period of time. · When the battery temperature is below -30°C (-22°F) and above 50°C (122°F), the thermal system does not function. · When a Level 1 EVSE is plugged in, the displayed charge time estimation for Level 2 is over estimated. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: · Improved shift strategy involving shift lever position.
08-045-162016-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. SUBJECT: Flash: Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves a coordinated update of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and Regenerative Brake Controller (RBC) module software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: · U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. (Sets in ABS and RBC Module). · U1487-00 - Implausible Data Received From Regenerative Brake Controller. (Sets in ABS Module). · U1200-00 - Lost Communication with Power Inverter Module. (Sets in ABS Module).
18-087-152016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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