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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| 9100229 | 2024-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
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| 93120 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 93023 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 9100196 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
| 1804823 | 2023-05-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| 9004505 | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Exemptions will not be made for any dealer who fails to follow the appropriate handling process. To read the DCMail communication, go to DealerCONNECT > DCMail (ID: 81758) For details on recyclers, please visit the Mopar Dealer Site Lithium Ion Battery Handling page: https://www.dealers-mopar.com/moparone/retail/programs/battery-program/lithium-ion.jsp |
| S2209000004 | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. |
| 9003791 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1.4L FIRE Service Engine (Normally Aspirated) This engine in this kit will contain one of 8 different production full dress engines, but labeled as component engine 68275870AA or 71AA. The received engine will be configured for use with an automatic transmission, (includes auto transmission adapter plate / flexplate) or manual transmission. (includes flywheel / clutch asm) The received engine will be configured with or without a block heater. If required, dealer to purchase/install the block heater. The included instruction sheet K6855863AB in engine kit 68275870AA is to be followed for all applications that it applies. Please see the sheet for details. In addition to the items detailed in instruction sheet K6855863AB, please read the following below to determine the rework required to install this engine into a 2012- 2018 Fiat 500 (FF) with 1.4L EAB normally aspirated engine: 1) determine which condition exists for the received service engine a) vehicle has a manual transmission, received manual transmission engine. b) vehicle has a manual transmission, received automatic transmission engine. c) vehicle has an automatic transmission, received automatic transmission engine. d) vehicle has an automatic transmission, received manual transmission engine. 2) follow below steps based on condition (a) through (d) above. Condition a) No further rework required, other than ordering/installing a block heater if required. Condition b) Remove flexplate / auto trans adapter plate / auto trans engine mounting bracket / auto trans engine oil dipstick from new service engine. Transfer flywheel / clutch / manual trans engine mounting bracket / manual trans engine oil dipstick from old engine. Order/install block heater if required. Condition c) Identify the automatic transmission adapter plate on the original engine. Looking at the rear of the vehicle engine with adapter plate mounted: |
| 9004505 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Exemptions will not be made for any dealer who fails to follow the appropriate handling process. To read the DCMail communication, go to DealerCONNECT > DCMail (ID: 81758) For details on recyclers, please visit the Mopar Dealer Site Lithium Ion Battery Handling page: https://www.dealers-mopar.com/moparone/retail/programs/battery-program/lithium-ion.jsp |
| 9004505 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Exemptions will not be made for any dealer who fails to follow the appropriate handling process. To read the DCMail communication, go to DealerCONNECT > DCMail (ID: 81758) For details on recyclers, please visit the Mopar Dealer Site Lithium Ion Battery Handling page: https://www.dealers-mopar.com/moparone/retail/programs/battery-program/lithium-ion.jsp |
| 3100619 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| Z5091195A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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) |
| 07-004-12 REV. A | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules. |
| 18-027-15 REV. B | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may experience one of the following: ? Intermittent fast crank condition ? Cranks as if no compression ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination ? Intermittent crank - no start condition The technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory: ? 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 ? P0456-00 - Evap System Small Leak |
| 9004505 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Exemptions will not be made for any dealer who fails to follow the appropriate handling process. To read the DCMail communication, go to DealerCONNECT > DCMail (ID: 81758) For details on recyclers, please visit the Mopar Dealer Site Lithium Ion Battery Handling page: https://www.dealers-mopar.com/moparone/retail/programs/battery-program/lithium-ion.jsp |
| 23-023-13 | 2021-03-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Front And/Or Rear Emblems Bubbling And/Or Fading This bulletin involves replacing the rear FIAT emblem and inspecting and if necessary replacing the front FIAT emblem. Front And/Or Rear Emblems Bubbling And/Or Fading |
| 02-002-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:FRONT. This bulletin involves replacing both left and right front jounce bumpers. The customer may experience a noise from the front of the vehicle while going over bumps which may be more noticeable in colder temperatures. |
| S2008000118 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC Control Panel Illumination Inoperative |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
| 08-049-20 | 2020-05-26. 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. |
| 31-005-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 31-003-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 9003220 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 08-004-15 REVA | 2018-12-10. 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. |
| 08-004-15 | 2018-11-19. 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.