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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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02-002-132021-03-15. 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.
31-002-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
S20080001182020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC Control Panel Illumination Inoperative
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
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.
18-039-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
31-005-192019-12-16. 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.
31-003-192019-12-16. 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.
31-004-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
31-006-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
90032202019-10-28. 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.
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.
18-087-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Flash: 1.4L System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. ? Crank but no start condition in extreme cold temperatures of -4°F (-20°C) partially due to conditions caused by available fuel blends.
18-027-15 REV-B2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; 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
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.
19-002-152018-12-10. Service bulletin. STEERING. Clunking Noise From The Steering Column While Turning The Steering Wheel This bulletin involves replacing the steering intermediate shaft. Clunking, popping, knocking noise from the lower steering column while turning the steering wheel.
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)
22-004-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Wheel Clicking Sound When Moving Slow This bulletin involves replacing the inserts attached to the wheel. The customer may describe a clicking sound from the wheels plastic trim inserts when moving slowly or when stopped. The issue is heard on sunny days when the sun heats up the wheels and plastic inserts.

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